duncanrigramblers

Our next outing is on Sunday, 25th October 2026.

Our walks this week are both within the Pentlands area.

Comfort Stop: Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh

Social Stop: Flotterstone Inn

Booking on is by email or text to Ronnie Taylor at 07773028647 and ronnietaylor1956@icloud.com or via the website link

The Walk Book on : Enter your name, email address and contact telephone number and Click the Submit button. Later you will receive a tect from Ronnie Taylor confirming your booking on the bus.

The Club Walk: Harlaw reservoir to Lothianburn

Dist: 7.62 miles  Asc: 915 ft Desc: 1174 ft  Grade C+

Leader: Cathie McGrillan

Extended Walk: Pentland Ridge

Dist: 7.95 miles  Asc: 1694 ft Desc: 1965 ft Grade C+

Leader: David Whiteside

David describes the walk as follows.

Proposed Stroller walks:

If there are available spaces on the bus, then the committee would be prepared to offer a couple of shorter stroller walk options depending on the level of interest shown for either option.

Option1 Harlaw to Flotterstone 4.7 miles Total ascent 335 ft

Option 2 Harlaw to Flotterstone 6 miles Total ascent 359 ft

To book on please contact Ronnie Taylor on 07773028647 or ronnietaylor1956@icloud.com or drop down menu “walk book on”

If you have any questions regarding the walks or require more information, please contact Mark Bannerman our Route Co-ordinator on marban_007@outlook.com

Adequate food, hot and cold drinks, clothing and equipment are essential for your comfort and safety on both walks. Walking poles and gaiters are also recommended.

Our coach leaves the John Wright’s Sports Centre car park at 8.30am sharp and returns around 6.30pm

Booking on coach: Ronnie Taylor, 07773028647 / ronnietaylor1956@icloud.com to book a place on the coach or to add your email address to the mailing list or for any further information.

Thank you for your continuing support!

Hello Walkers

Our next outing is on Sunday, 25th October 2026.

Our walks this week are both within the Pentlands area.

Comfort Stop: Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh

Social Stop: Flotterstone Inn

Booking on is by email or text to Ronnie Taylor at 07773028647 and ronnietaylor1956@icloud.com or via

“walk book on”

Uhe Club Walk: Harlaw reservoir to Lothianburn

Dist: 7.62 miles  Asc: 915 ft Desc: 1174 ft Walk Time: 4 hr 16 min Grade C+

Leader: Cathie McGrillan

 Cathie describes the walk as follows.

The walk begins from the car park at Harlaw on a broad stony track for the first mile. Then our route takes a left turn heading towards Glencorse. The broad track continues with open spaces alongside a stand of trees. Heading towards Wester Kinleith, the path narrows slightly and becomes rougher underfoot. After a mile, it eases up and offers views over the River Forth. We follow a metal road past houses on the right. A pleasant open aspect precedes us as we pick up a good broad track, though it’s rough for a short distance. Open ground with fields on either side leads us to Clubbiedean Reservoir on our right. The track becomes muddy until we reach the line of pylons where it reverts to a broad grassy track with a fence on the right. There’s a slow climb towards a mast and a reservoir on the right. The gentle ascent continues on a grassy track, offering views of Torduff Reservoir and Arthur’s Seat. A paved path takes us across the mouth of the Torduff Reservoir, leading us to an easy track to Bonaly Country Park. More views of Edinburgh await.
Following the sign for Dreghorn, we head up a set of wooden steps climbing to reach a gravel track leading down to a wooden bridge. Here we encounter a series of descents with the path varying from single file to broad and open.
Another gradual ascent on a broad track takes us to a junction signed for Whilewood Hill Biodiversity Area. We then take the lower forest track and make a gradual descent firstly on a narrow muddy path. Then on broad wooden steps which could be slippery with fallen leaves. The narrow track opens out onto a broad grassy path in open countryside. We have a shallow ditch to cross, dry on the day of the recce, but slightly daunting. A single file track takes us to a wooden footbridge following which the path opens out again into open countryside. This open aspect last for the remaining mile and a half of the walk. From Chuckie Knowe the path is even and broad through pleasant countryside alongside a golf course reaching the Club House at Swanston where we follow the tarmac road alongside a field with Highland cattle, big attraction on the day of the recce. Depending on parking availability the walk will finish at Swanston village or further along at the Hillend Country Park Snow Sports Centre.

A very pleasant walk passing through light woodland and countryside with a few short stretches of gradual ascents and descents on predominantly good open tracks. Attractive views over Edinburgh and the area of the Pentlands.

Extended Walk:

Dist: 7.95 miles  Asc: 1694 ft Desc: 1965 ft Walk Time: 4 hr 55 min Grade C+

Leader: David Whiteside

David describes the walk as follows.

The walk starts at Harlaw Farm and we head out towards Harlaw Reservoir, and continue onto Threipmuir Reservoir where we cross a bridge past Badelaw Castle. We continue for the first 4 miles on fairly flat paths through Green Cleugh glen, until we arrive at the foot of the Howe. This climb takes us up to the ridge where we turn left and start our climb up Carnethy Hill 573M. The views at the summit providing it is a clear day are fantastic.
We then descend for a bit before starting our climb up the last hill, Turnhouse Hill at 465M. we then start to descend the hill, on your right will is the area where the battlefield of Rullion Green, 28th November 1666, where the covenanters were defeated by King Charles 2. we continue downwards until we reach our destination at Flotterstone and our Waiting coach. Walking sticks recommended as the hills have loose shale in parts.

Proposed Stroller walks:

If there are available spaces on the bus, then the committee would be prepared to offer 2 different shorter stroller walk options, depending on the level of interest shown for this option.

Option1 Harlaw to Flotterstone 4.7 miles Total ascent 335 ft

Option 2 Harlaw to Flotterstone 6 miles Total ascent 359 ft

Please remember to come prepared for all types of weather and with adequate food and water. Gaiters and poles may be useful.

Our coach leaves the John Wright’s Sports Centre car park at 8:30am sharp and returns around 7:00pm.

The cost of the outing is £20 for members & £22 for visitors and can be paid by bank transfer to Duncanrig Rambling Club once your place is confirmed or by cash on the coach, with the correct amount being appreciated. Members are encouraged to book on by Wednesday midnight. However, late bookings are most welcome. Places will be confirmed for visitors from Thursday morning.