Edinburgh Hillwalking Group

Our Edinburgh Hillwalking Group is very popular. We're incredibly lucky to have an experienced and dedicated team of volunteers to lead our hillwalks. They love hillwalking and it shows! Thanks to our Dream Team: Robin, Ian F, Bill, Jim and Ian M.

Hillwalking with the Sunday Brunch Club

Frequently asked questions

When are where do you walk?

We walk at least once a month. Our Sunday walks usually last all day (including driving to the walk and drink/bite to eat afterwards). We also have some 2 hour Summer evening walks.

Sunday Day Walks

Dates for 2011	Meeting Time at The Dome	Approx Walking Time in hours	Walk	Level	Leader
Sunday 29 January	9.30am	4	Tyninghame to Seacliffe circular, East Lothian	Easy	Robin
Sunday 12 February	9am		The Ochils	Moderate	Ian F
Sunday 18 March	9am	4	Culter Fell, The Borders	Moderate	Robin
Sunday 22 April	9am	4	Ben Ann, The Trossachs - Loch Katrine	Moderate	Ian M
Sunday 20 May	9am	6	Broughton to Peebles, The Borders	Easy-Moderate	Bill
Sunday 17 June	9am	5	Schallion, Perthshire	Moderate	Ian M
Saturday 22 July	8am	8	Five Sisters of Kintail, Loch Shiel, The Highlands	Strenuous	Bill
Sunday 19 August	9am	5	Ben Arthur (The Cobbler), Arrochar	Moderate-Strenuous	Bill
Sunday 16 September	9am	4.5	Ben Venue, The Trossachs - Loch Katrine	Moderate	Ian M
Sunday 21 October			walk to be confirmed
Sunday 18 November			walk to be confirmed
Sunday 16 December	9am	3	The Hermitage, Dunkeld, Perthshire	Easy	Robin

Relaxed Summer Evening Walks

Between May and August Robin will run a programme of Summer evening walks again. These are all easy walks of approximately 2 hours.

These will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month (dates below). We'll meet at the starting points listed below and drive/walk from there to the start of the walks.

Dates for 2011	Meeting Time	Meeting points
Thursday 3 May	6.30pm	Morningside Glory
Thursday 17 May	6.30pm	Flotterstone Inn
Thursday 7 June	6.30pm	Morningside Glory
Thursday 21 June	6.30pm	Flotterstone Inn
Thursday 5 July	6.30pm	Morningside Glory
Thursday 19 July	6.30pm	Flotterstone Inn
Thursday 2 August	6.30pm	Morningside Glory
Thursday 16 August	6.30pm	Hawes Inn

Morningside Glory - 1 Comiston Road, Scotland, Edinburgh EH10 6AA Map

Flotterstone Inn - Milton Bridge, Penicuik EH26 0PP Map

Hawes Inn - Newhalls Road, Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9TA Map

How can I find out more details about the walks?

We'll put details on our events pages the month before each walk. Just click on the relevant month from our events page.

How long do walks normally last?

Sunday walks typically last between 4 and 6 hours. Though we also organise shorter walks for 2hours on Thursday evenings in Summer.

Do I need to be super fit?

The short answer is no! Some walks are easy, over flat or gently undulating ground, while others involve steep ascents and are more strenuous. We'll give a short description of each walk on the relevant month's events page and you can decide what suits you.

What are the walks like?

Like all Sunday Brunch Club activities, the focus is on enjoyment rather than 'bagging'. The walks are relaxed, friendly and very welcoming to new members. We usually go to a pub or restaurant for a well-earned meal after a good day's walking.

Do you organise transport?

We organise car-share from Edinburgh city centre. It's an informal arrangement that has worked brilliantly. Everyone meets at The Dome and gets into a car - quite simple! We can't guarantee a lift as it depends on sufficient drivers. So far it's worked every time. We ask anyone not driving to give a petrol contribution to their driver and to bring clean shoes and a carrier bag (for muddy boots) for the journeys to and from the walk.

What will I need?