Midlothian Outdoor Festival 2024 - Vogrie Pathhead Circular Walk

Sat Oct 05 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

Vogrie House | Gorebridge

Midlothian Council
Publisher/HostMidlothian Council
Midlothian Outdoor Festival 2024 - Vogrie Pathhead Circular Walk
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A lovely walk through Vogrie Country Park to the neighbouring Prestonhall Estate, with time for a cuppa in Vogrie House at the end.
About this Event

This walk begins at Vogrie and heads along the

River Tyne, before heading up to the grasslands

and on to the new Preston Hall path network.

We will meet the landowner at New Wood for

a chat about this fantastic project. During this

gentle walk our leader, Bob Stewart, will tell

you about history of the area from Golf Courses

at Pathhead to Bonnie Prince Charlie and his

connection with Ford. We will finish the day at

Vogrie House for an afternoon tea and scones.

Meet: Vogrie House, Vogrie Country Park,

Gorebridge, EH23 4NU Grid ref. NT 380 632

£3 for parking at Vogrie.

Ascent and Distance: 65m, 6 miles

Grade 2 - See grade descriptions below

Leader: Bob Stewart

Back marker: Alan Krumholds


FOR WALKS PLEASE NOTE:

• Arrive 10 mins before departure

• Bring waterproofs, wear suitable

footwear and outdoor clothing.

• If walk spans lunchtime: bring a

packed lunch and drink.

• Walks may end 30 mins earlier

or later than advertised.

• Please consider the grading,

distance and timing of the walk


Please inform organiser if you

are unable to attend a booking:

Call 01875 821990.

NO DOGS ALLOWED ON WALKS


Route Grading Descriptions

Grade 1 = For anyone who does not have a mobility

difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit.

The walk is at slow pace on well-maintained tracks

and level ground.

Grade 2 = For reasonably fit people with at least a

little countryside walking experience. The walk includes

unsurfaced tracks, low hills and undulating ground. There

may be the occasional gate or stile to climb over.

Grade 3 = For people with countryside walking

experience and a good level of fitness. The walk includes

some steep paths and open country at a moderate pace.

Routes will cross some rough ground with small tracks,

gates and stiles and with more ascent.

Grade 4 = For experienced countryside walkers with an

above average fitness level. May include hills and rough

country and may be at a brisk pace, with steep ascents

and descents often over very rough terrain.

PLEASE NOTE

Walkers should remember that adverse weather

conditions could affect the grading of a particular

route and that different organisers may interpret

the grading differently. If you wish more information

regarding route terrain, please e-mail

[email protected]



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Vogrie House, Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge, United Kingdom

Tickets

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