Walking Group
You are welcome to come along on a walk whether or not you are a member of the church. Details and meeting arrangements are posted on the notice boards in the church porch and hall about two weeks before the day of the walk. If you would like to come please let the walk leader know at least two days before the day of the walk. You can contact the walk leader via walking@stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk or office@stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk. Some walks are suitable for well-behaved dogs. If you would like to bring your dog please consult the walk leader. Unless otherwise specified, bring a picnic lunch and plenty to drink, waterproof clothing and walking boots or heavy shoes.
Note that this not a formal walking club and is not covered by insurance.
Saturday walks vary in length (usually between 7 and 14 miles) and terrain (from coastal trails to mountains) but no special skill is required and they are suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit. Where the walk is high-level or long we try to offer a shorter low-level alternative. We often finish at a tearoom or with a bar meal.
We travel by public transport or by car, and there is always space for those who require a lift. A contribution to the cost of petrol is appreciated.
Thursday walks are shorter (4-7 miles) and are always on good paths. They are usually fairly close to Edinburgh, take a leisurely pace and may include sights of historical or cultural interest. Sometimes we take a picnic lunch and sometimes eat in a pub or café.
These walks are an opportunity to get to know the surrounding countryside and, at the same time, to meet other people. We look forward to seeing you!
Walks programme 2010-2011
Saturday Walks
* Easy walking
** Upland or rough terrain or longer walk
*** Strenuous high level walk
| 17 April | */** | Dunbar - East Linton - North Berwick. A linear walk mainly on footpaths on the John Muir Way, farmland, estuary, beach and cliffs. From Dunbar 12km to East Linton or 24km to North Berwick. |
| 15 May | ** | Loch Ard in the Trossachs. Low level circular walk on forest and moorland tracks.
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| 19 June | *** | Beinn Dorain from Bridge of Orchy. Low level alternative along West Highland Way. |
| 17 July | ** | Glen Artney circular walk (***can include Ben Halton) - from car park nr. Dalrannoch Farm, by Ross, Comrie. Low level alternative walk by Water of Ruchill. |
| 21 August | *** | Ben Venue from Loch Ard. A good path to the top of this Corbett, with fine views of Loch Katrine, the Trossachs, and beyond (7ml). Also low level alternative. |
| 28 August | *** | Cruach Ardrain from Crianlarich. (Additional summer walk). |
| 18 September | *** | Blackhope Scar near Gladhouse reservoir. Follow the South Esk river. Rough ground over the tops and easier paths at the start and finish. No dogs. Also low level alternative. |
| 16 October | ** | Balmerino Loop, Wormit, Fife. 9 mile circular walk along the N. Fife coast on woodland and farm tracks. |
| 20 November | ** | Rumbling Bridge and the River Devon. A circuit of about 7 miles, through a spectacular wooded gorge along the river Devon and on farm tracks and minor roads. |
| 18 December | * | Aberlady to Gullane along the shore. |
| 15 January 2011 | ** | Pentland Hills walk. |
| 19 February 2011 | ** | Loch Ordie near Dunkeld. 10 mile low level circular walk. |
| 19 March 2011 | * | Pencaitland trail. Easy 8 mile ramble through farmlands, woodlands, a riverbank and disused railway. |
Thursday walks
(First Thursday of each month)
| 8 April | Perth and Kinnoull Hill. (second Thursday) |
| 6 May | Lochore Meadows Country Park (nr. Lochgelly).
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| 3 June | Dunblane to Bridge of Allan circular walk. |
| 1 July | East Linton, Hailes Castle, Traprain Law. |
| 5 August | Hopes Reservoir (south of Gifford) circuit. |
| 2 September | Musselburgh to Cockenzie on the John Muir Way. |
| 7 October | Loch Leven Heritage Trail. |
| 4 November | Habbie’s Howe and Kitleyknowe (near Carlops). Easy walk with varied scenery in Allan Ramsay country. |
| 2 December | Colinton to Currie via Clubbiedean and Poet's Glen. |
| 13 January 2011 | Inverkeithing to Aberdour on the Fife Coastal Path. (second Thursday) |
| 3 February 2011 | Black Hill, Green Cleuch and Red Moss (near Balerno). |
| 3 March 2011 | Eastfield, Newhailes, the River Esk Walkway and Musselburgh. |
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