From Eskbank to Dalkeith- with a detour via Gorebridge

Join me for this walk in MIdlothian's country side. We start at Tesco in Eskbank, walk down to South Esk upstream to Dalhousie Castle, along Gorewater up to Gorebridge. A smooth ascent up to Blinkbonny and Campwood enables us to have a possible sighting of Heilan Coos, a descent towards Mayfield and further down Lord Ancrums Wood brings us to Newbattle Abbey and via the Newbattle Golf course and Dalkeith's Kings Park we reach a bus stop for a ride back to town

Requirements: a substantial good level of fitness is required for this 17km/10.5 mi walk .

Distance: ca 17 km /10.5 mi

Route: can be found here : https://www.mapometer.com/walking/route_5607077.html

Total time: ca 4 to 4.5 hours plus breaks (or as long as it takes )

Terrain: tarmac , gravel paths, farm tracks, grass paths, woodland tracks,

Clothing: walking boots with good grip, all weather clothing, waterproofs,

Food /drink: bring a packed lunch and sufficient water to avoid dehydration,

Dogs: well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk, provided you bring a short lead with you, as we all know, sheep are an ubiquitous species in Scotland, we might well meet some...

Getting there: Lothian bus 29 brings you to the start point if you take the 09.42 from Frederick St (09.52 South Bridge, 10.06 Lady Rd) , you will be on time at the start point (10.25)

Coming back: Lothian bus 3 brings you every 10/12 min back to town
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