Gorebridge & Temple circuit (+ optional visit to the Edinburgh Christmas Market)

Join Glasgow Young Walkers for a walk around Gorebridge, close to Edinburgh. As per Walkhighlands : "This enjoyable and varied circuit explores the hidden wooded ravines of the Gore Water and the South Esk. It visits the ruins of Temple Church - once an important site of the Knights Templar - and the mansion of Arniston House." The plan is to head to Christmas market in Edinburgh after the walk, then take the train back to Glasgow.

• Meeting point: Gorebridge Leisure Centre. Open in Google Maps.
• Meeting time: 10:00am
• Distance: 8.5 miles
• Ascent: 304 m
• Duration: 3.5- 4 hours
• Terrain: Mixed: woodland and field paths, tracks, short sections of minor road. Short section can be very overgrown. Note grazing animals are present around Arniston Farm - both sheep and cows.

Getting there
By car: The starting point of the walk is 1 hour 10 minutes by car from the city centre of Glasgow. If you can offer a lift, please add this to the comments with the number of places you have. Non drivers will be expected to contribute towards fuel costs.

Public transport:
There is a train at 7:56 am from Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley. Bus nr. 29 leaves from Princes Street (Stop PH) to Gorebridge and arrives at the Gorebridge leisure centre at about 9:51 am. There are regular buses back to the city centre of Edinburgh from Gorebridge.
Please note that number of attendees is limited to 15 people for this walk.

This is a moderate walk which is suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear suitable walking boots ( the path can get boggy and overgrown) and bring your full waterproofs. Please also make sure that have food and water on you.

If you have any questions on the walk, please add a comment below.