PENTLANDS WALK - Harlaw, Threipmuir and Bavelaw Marsh Circular hike

Please join us for a hike in the Pentland hills! We shall be completing the Harlaw Reservoir, Threipmuir Reservoir and Bavelaw Marsh Circular walk.
The walk will be approximately 12 km from the bus stop to completion and is moderate going, there are a few places on the walk that is quite challenging, so be prepared. The ground can be quite rough so please wear sensible footwear.
The walk compromises of a mixture of road and the Pentlands park, the majority through the Pentlands.
The walk shall take approximately 4 to 4.5 hours. We shall be having breaks on the way, so please bring food if you want to eat, and of course fluids to drink.
This is Scotland, so please be prepared regarding the weather, anything can happen. Please bring suitable clothing.
Could we please meet outside the Vodafone store on Princes street (EH2 3AA) at 11.30 am, we shall be taking bus 44 at 11.47 from bus stop PY.
The bus 44 returns evey 20 mins from Balerno.
If people want to drive, please meet us at Harlaw reservoir, can we meet at Harlaw House visitor (EH14 7AS) at 13,00 or so.

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ANIMALS ARE VERY WELCOME ON THE WALK. BUT PLEASE OBSERVE THE PARK RULES
Everyone taking part in the Group activities does so at their own risk.
We do not employ qualified guides, leaders or first aiders on any of our events. The group works on the same basis of being a group of friends who go out walking together, who invite others to join them on this basis.
Event organisers and event hosts assume no responsibility for anyone attending any group event. The Group, group organisers, event organisers and event hosts will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any Group event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused.
When you join a walk or other event, you indicate that you accept these conditions and accept that no legal liability is accepted by the group, group organisers, event organisers or event hosts in the event of accident or injury, however caused.
Participants in Group events are reminded that outdoor activities frequently need specialist equipment (boots, waterproofs, etc) and the group does not provide these. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and their guests and the suitability of any equipment used. Any Medical Conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the walk leader prior to the start of the walk.
While accepting no responsibility or liability, for walks and other outdoor events, the event host or walk leader may, at their discretion, not admit you to join the walk or other event if in their opinion you are ill-equipped for the terrain and weather conditions.
Dogs are usually allowed on walks, but this is entirely at the discretion of the walk leader- please see the individual event details or contact the walk leader- dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead where necessary or requested by the walk leader.