Gorebridge Circular Walk
This circular walk explores the area around the former mining village of Gorebridge in Midlothian. On the way you will pass through pretty local parks, peaceful woodland and enjoy some hill climbs with views over the area. The walk is waymarked with a series of green signs.
The walk starts at the train station and heads north east along Gore Water to the remains of Scotland's first gunpowder works at Stobsmill. The path then leads into Gore Glen Woodland Park where there's views of the Pentland Hills and some interesting flora and fauna to see.
The walk continues east through Arniston Park towards Whitehouse Quarry where you turn south east towards Monteith Farm and Millstone Brow Cottages.
Head west and the path then takes you across the railway line to meet up with Gore Water again. Follow this north east and it will return you to the village and the train station.
To continue your walking in the area head a couple of miles to Vogrie Country Park. Here you can enjoy walking and cycling trails around the historic Vogrie House Estate.
Gorebridge Circular Walk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Gorebridge Circular Walk Open Street Map 
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Gorebridge Circular Walk OS Map 
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Gorebridge Circular Walk Open Street Map 
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Walks near Gorebridge
- Vogrie Country Park - Explore this beautiful Victorian Parkland Estate located in the heart of the Midlothian countryside
- Dalkeith Country Park - This large country park near Edinburgh has a number of excellent walking and cycling paths
- Pencaitland Railway Walk - This shared cycling and walking trail runs along a disused railway line in Dalkeith near Edinburgh
- Edgelaw Reservoir - This pretty reservoir is located in n Midlothian near Temple in the Lammermuir Hills.
- Rosebery Reservoir - This walk visits Rosebery Reservoir in the Lammermuir Hills in Gorebridge, Midlothian.
- Roslin Glen Country Park - Enjoy a super cycle or walk along the River North Esk in this country park in Midlothian
Pubs/Cafes
Head to the Stobsmill Inn for some refreshments on the walk. The cosy, 150 year old village pub serves fine food and has a nice outdoor area for warmer days. You can find them at 25b Powdermill Brae, Gorebridge EH23 4HX.
Dog Walking
The woodland and country trails make for a fine dog walk. The Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head a few miles south west and there's some nice waterside walks around Edgelaw Reservoir and Rosebery Reservoir in the lovely Lammermuir Hills.
Photos
Scotland's first gunpowder works at Stobsmill, Gorebridge. It started operating in 1794 and closed in 1875.
Gore Glen Woodland Park. The Gore Water shortly before its confluence with the South Esk.
Gore Glen woodland. The Pentland Hills can be seen in the distance.
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Cattle grazing on the slopes below Whitehouse Quarry (disused)
Fushiebridge, Midlothian. A view from above of the landscape and the burn
The Fushie Water
Gorebridge. Centre of this now large village, which is finding a new post mining role as an Edinburgh dormitory. There are 29 listed buildings in the village including one Category B building (Harvieston Lodge), and two Category C buildings (Gorebridge old station and the Post Office)
The Royal Train passes through Gorebridge Station. On 6 September 2015 Gorebridge saw the return of the Waverley Line with a new station built on the site of the original station. This gives rail access to the Borders and Edinburgh Waverley railway station.