monksrig circular from eastside
Start Point: eastside
Difficulty:
Distance: 6.2km
Elevation Up: 212m
Elevation Down: 212m
Explore the lower, quieter half of the farm, complete with a small wildlife-watching reservoir, bracken, blaeberries, and the Monks Rig - an ancient route of pilgrimage from a monastery at Newhall over the hills to Queensferry.
eastside glen circular from eastside
Start Point: eastside
Difficulty:
Distance: 4.3km
Elevation Up: 146m
Elevation Down: 146m
Take a leisurely amble around the Eastside glen. Stone walls criss-cross this farmed landscape with pockets of woodland connecting the lowland fields to the wild hill pasture. Lovely views prevail over the Eastside glen & Moorfoot Hills beyond.
iron age hill fort out & back from eastside
Start Point: eastside
Difficulty:
Distance: 2.5km
Elevation Up: 43m
Elevation Down: 43m
For a quick walk with the dog or an easy amble on an afternoon take a walk down the Eastside farm track. There are good views to the southern valley and to the Moorfoot Hills beyond.
quick kips circular from eastside
Start Point: eastside
Difficulty:
Distance: 1.9km
Elevation Up: 74m
Elevation Down: 74m
This is a wonderful wee walk on a quiet path that runs along the south face of the Kips and South Black Hill. It gives beautiful views down the Eastside glen and out over the Moorfoots Hills beyond.