Please take a look at our walks programme below and, if any of our walks interests you, e-mail muss@lothian-borders-ramblers.org.uk and we'll e-mail you back telling you how to join the walk.

Mid-week walks by public transport are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Please email for details.

WALKS PROGRAMME - April 2010 to October 2010

Friday 9 - Monday 12 April Weekend LDW
Linear along the River Ayr Way 62km (41mls approx.). B&B requires to be booked.

Friday 23 - Monday 26 April Weekend/ B -Day walks.
Join the twinning association and the French ramblers at Bonaly for the weekend or Saturday and
/or Sunday walks-Water of Leith /Pentlands.

Saturday 24 April B+ 14.2km (8.8mls)
Ben Thrush & Steele`s Knowe, Ochil hills. A ridge walk to 1500ft. Over rough grassland. OS58. Meet MACP
09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £5

Saturday 1 May C 9.5km (6mls)
Linear walk along the Fife coastal path : Inverkeithing to Aberdour. OS65. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost
p.p.p.car £3.

Friday 14 - Monday 17 May Weekend Lake District.
Keswick Y.H. All grades of walks. A chance to explore this beautifularea (high level walks or easier lower walks using boat up Derwent water) Buffet breakfast included in charge for hostel. Meals also available. Early booking essential, contact leaders first. OS89&90. Cost p.p.p.car £17.

Saturday 22 May B 11km (7mls)
Circular walk Abbey St Bathans, Moorhouse, Edin Hall Broch, Cockburn Law. OS67. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost
p.p.p.car £3.

Friday 28 - Sunday 30 May Joint Weekend with Midlothian group. A Munros. Gulvain 987m; Sgurr Thuilm 963m, Sgurr nan Coireachan 956m. OS40. Contact leader for details.

Saturday 29 May C 9.5km (6mls) B/16km (10mls)
Linear walk along Fife Coastal path Aberdour-Kinghorn with possible extension to Kirkcaldy. OS66. Meet
09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £3.

Sunday 13 June B 11km (7mls)
Circular “Soldiers & Saints” walk in Pentlands from Bonaly Tower Round reservoirs. Fantastic views over
Edinburgh. OS65. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £1.75.

Saturday 20 June C 9km (5 mls)
Linear walk along Fife coastal path. Kirkcaldy - Dysart- Wemyss. OS59. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost
p.p.p.car £3.50

Sunday 27 June B 11km (7mls)
Circular walk around Whiteadder reservoir with short extension. OS67. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2.50

Saturday 3 July C 9.5km (6mls)
Circular walk Dairsie Mains & Foxton, Cupar. OS59. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £6.50.

OFFERS OF WALKS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR WINTER PROGRAMME BY 4 JULY PLEASE.

Sunday 11 July B 16km (10mls)
Circular walk from Pencaitland via Ormiston, New Winton. OS66. Meet Musselburgh High Street bus stop for
Pencaitland no 44 LR bus 09.24hrs.

Saturday 17 July A Corbetts
Leathad an Tacobhan 912m. Possible return over Carn Dearg Mor 847m. OS43. Overnight Newtonmore Friday
or meet Achlean, Glen Feshie 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £12.

Sunday 25 July B 14km (8_ mls)
Circular walk in Lammermuirs. Dunbar common starting at Deuchrie Farmacross common to Beltondod, returning via
Watch Law, Hartside and LammerWood. OS67. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2.50

Sunday 1 August B+ 15km (10mls)
Circular walk from Tibbieshiels ascending to Pikestone Ridge and Penistone Knowe (551m) but starting from
200m. 500m total climbing OS73. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £6.

Friday 6 - Monday 9 August Weekend in north of Scotland at Durness.
All grades of walks, a chance to view this scenic area either from the top of mountains ie. Arkle or along the beautiful coast with possible trip to Cape Wrath. Staying at Lazy Crofter Bunkhouse.Durness SYH or B&B also available. Early booking advisable but contact leaders first.

Saturday 14 August A Munros/ B option alternative
Beinn Achaladair 1039m and Bein a` Chreachain 1081m. B option - Glas Bheinn 501m 7km (4mls) ascent
300m. Short steepish moorland walk offeringstunning views over Lochan na h-Achlaise and
Loch Ba (Rannoch moor). OS50. Meet MACP 08.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £12

Saturday 21 August B 12km (7mls)
Circular walk from Dykehead, Angus Glens to Airlie monument. 800ft climbing. Some road walking on return but
linear walk possible if car shuffle available. OS44. Meet 08.30hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £10

Sunday 5 September C+ 12.5km (8mls)
Circular level river from Floors Castle, Kelso. OS74. Meet 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £5.

Wednesday 8 September C Evening walk 6km (4mls)
Linear walk Tranent - St. Germains-Port Seton. Meet Musselburgh High Street Bus stop for no 44 LR bus 18.30hrs.

Saturday 18 September 19km (12mls)
Circular walk from Carlops, West Cairn Hill. Total ascent 450m. OS72. Meet MACP 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £2.

Saturday25/Sunday26 September Tour- Open Doors
TBC

Sunday 3 October B 16km (10mls)
Linear walk along the Fife coastal path Leven to Elie OS59. Meet 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £4.50

Saturday 9 October B 13km (8mls)
Linear walk along north Fife coast. Tayport - Newport on Tay - Wormit - Newport on Tay. Returning to Tayport by
bus. OS59. Meet 09.00hrs. Cost p.p.p.car £7.50

Friday 22 - Saturday 23 October Tour +C/B walk
Friday evening tour Enchanted Forest, Loch Faskally, Pitlochry Early Booking essential with payment in advance.
Shuttle bus from Fishers hotel, Pitlochry. Overnight stay at Pitlochry Y.H. and walk Pitlochry or Dunkeld area Saturday.