Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway

The Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway is a 9.5mile route passing through many of Midlothian's historic towns and villages along the former Edinburgh to Peebles railway line. The gentle gradient and nature of the route allows easy access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Opening times

The walkway is open 365 days of the year

Facilities and events

• Free car parking at Valleyfield and Harpers Brae, Penicuik and Rosewell
• Tarred surfacing from Rosewell to Dalkeith, whin surface from Rosewell to Penicuik
• Route signage following Regional Cycle Route 73 by SUSTRANS
• Picnic sites at Roslin Glen, Lea Farm and Rosewell
• Information panels and route leaflet
• Described walk in 'Explore Midlothian' walks guide
• Special events and activities organised the Ranger Service. Pick up a Lothian's and Borders Outdoor Diary
• Free resource boxes are available to all, from the Ranger Service, full of useful equipment to pond dip, mini beast hunt or to explore the nature of the site.
• Free curricular based environmental education activities for schools and groups lead and organised by the Ranger Service

• Midlothian Ranger Service
• Roslin Glen Country Park
• Lothian's and Borders Outdoor Diary
• SUSTRANS Bike Route Information
• Explore Midlothian Walks Guide

Downloads

• Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway map
• Penicik to Dalkeith Walkway Leaflet
• Dalkeith to Penicuik, Regional Route 73 Cycleway Map
• The Esk Valley Cycleway Map

Contact details

Please contact Midlothian Ranger Service for countryside information, events, school &  group visits and resource box hire.

For cycle route information, contact SUSTRANS.

Getting here

Buses

Services travel to Penicuik, Roslin, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade and Dalkeith from where the walkway can be accessed on foot.

• Traveline Bus Service Information