3.5km
Total Distance
138m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A beautiful wooded gorge walk beside the River North Esk near Edinburgh. The path passes the famous Rosslyn Chapel and the ruins of Roslin Castle in a steep sided glen rich in wildlife. A varied and historic walk in Midlothian.

Route Map

Along the trail

Bus stop
Penicuik Road · 377m from the start
Parking
18m from the start
Surface
gravel 52%, paved 26%, natural ground 22%
Marked route
North Esk Way, Midlothian Core Paths

Difficulty

2/5 · Easy