Midlothian Walking Festival - How Much To Attend This Great Looking Festival??

The Midlothian Walking Festival starts on the 8th Of August, it is a region just below Edinburgh.
A great looking programme with lots on offer. 18 events on over the weekend.

We have chosen the Orchard House Bed And Breakfast in Rosewell.



The itinerary is getting there on Thursday night so your nice and fresh for walking on the Friday.

Thursday 08/08

Check into the Orchard House B&B

Friday 09/08

Full Fry

Pentland Hill Challenge
10am-4.30pm • 10 miles
This year’s big Yomp! Our great ascent begins at Flotterstone where we head into the hills through the Green Cleugh via the Sweep Road to Hare Hill. From here we climb and traverse West Kip, East Kip, Scald Law, Carnethy and Turnhouse before returning for a well earned break in the Flotterstone Inn.

Saturday 10/08

Deserved Fry

Gladhouse – Carrington
9.30am-5pm • 12 miles
This walk sets out from Gladhouse Reservoir, Midlothian’s largest body of water and heads out over open countryside to the village of Carrington. The route follows farm tracks and takes in some stunning views of the Fullerton Valley and Edgelaw Reservoir, with a backdrop of the Pentland Hills and Moorfoot Hills.

Sunday 11/08

Another Fry

Penicuik – Silverburn – Harlaw
9.30am-4.30pm • 10 miles
Penicuik House is the first stop before heading to Silverburn. A traverse to the col between the hills of Scald Law and Carnethy will afford us panoramic views of Midlothian and beyond. We then descend to Threipmuir Reservoir via the Green Cleuch and Bavelaw Castle and on to the finish at Harlaw Reservoir.

Monday

Final Fry!!
Check out of Orchard House

Knights Templars, Monks
and Romans
10am-5pm • 10 miles
Following in a host of historic footprints we head from the village of Temple via the wooded valley of the River Esk to Gore Glen. We then rise to the Camp ridge, with spectacular views over the Forth and head towards D’Arcy Farm, returning via Edgehead to Vogrie for a cuppa.

How Much??

Total Cost = 4 nights B&B for 2 people = £352 

                   4 Guided Walks = Free!!

Total = £352 

Conclusion:

£176 for a 4 nights and 4 guided walks in this beautiful region is very good value. The programme looks great, could maybe have a longer walk/challenge on one day but aprt from that, its an excellent way to see this great walking region.

 We will do the next walking festival on the Boheh Stone Walking Festival, climbing Croagh Patrick on the West coast of Ireland.