Walking groups and routes near Edinburgh & Lothians
Find a starting point for walks around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Check the distance and terrain before deciding whether a city stroll or a longer outing feels right for your group.
Start your search around Edinburgh, or choose another town in this area on the search page.
Your pace. Your kind of walking company.
Check a group’s usual walking day, pace and distance before asking to join. For a weekend walk, choose Saturday or Sunday in the group search. Group bases and the places they walk can be different, so try the Walks search too.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Ford to Crichton Castle via Vogrie Country Park
Ford, near Pathhead, Midlothian
A Midlothian Ranger Service ramble from Ford near Pathhead through Vogrie Country Park to the ruins of Crichton Castle and back, on a mix of surfaced paths and informal country paths.
11.3 km / 7 milesAbout 180 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Grass or field paths
- Muddy or soft ground
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Ford to Crichton Castle via Vogrie Country Park, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current Midlothian access notice was checked for this route. Check conditions before walking.
Route facts from Midlothian Council walking path leaflets (Midlothian Ranger Service).
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Roslin and Rosewell circular
Roslin, Midlothian
A moderately energetic Midlothian Ranger Service loop from Roslin village taking in Roslin Glen, Springfield Mill nature reserve, the Battle of Roslin monument and a viewpoint over the Pentlands.
11.3 km / 7 milesAbout 195 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Grass or field paths
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Steps
- Gates or kissing gates
- Narrow paths
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Roslin and Rosewell circular, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current Midlothian access notice was checked for this route. Check conditions before walking.
Route facts from Midlothian Council walking path leaflets (Midlothian Ranger Service).
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Vogrie circular via D'Arcy and Edgehead
Vogrie Country Park, near Gorebridge, Midlothian
A gentle Midlothian Ranger Service ramble from Vogrie Country Park through farmland and small villages, with views to extinct volcanoes and traces of coal mining and lime burning.
12 km / 7.5 milesAbout 210 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Vogrie circular via D'Arcy and Edgehead, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current Midlothian access notice was checked for this route. Check conditions before walking.
Route facts from Midlothian Council walking path leaflets (Midlothian Ranger Service).
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
New to walking with a group?
Can I look for walking groups near me?
Yes. Search using your town or full UK postcode, then compare a group’s usual pace, distance and walking day. You can browse public groups without signing in, and create an account when you want to ask to join.
Do I need an existing walking group?
No. Look for a group in your area, or bring friends and neighbours together in a new one. NextRamble helps you compare ideas and vote on your next walk, alongside the conversations you already have elsewhere.
Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.