A woodland and riverside outing / ROSLIN

Roslin Glen Country Park

Give the wooded glen its own time, following an appropriate current path beside the North Esk and through the old industrial landscape. A short picnic walk can be as worthwhile as a longer exploration. The terrain and river setting make this a different activity from the chapel visit above the glen, with weather and footing deciding how much you should attempt.

Woodland footpath and steps above Roslin Glen — Photo: Jim Barton

Before you go

Choose your return route before descending into the glen. Do not assume a castle viewpoint means access to private accommodation or every ruin.

The practical details

Where to find it: Roslin Glen, near Roslin village, Midlothian
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Ordinary park access and council-listed car parking are free. The winter closure of main gates at the former gunpowder mills concerns horse access; do not interpret it as a blanket closure of all walking routes.
Access and getting around: The council describes woodland and riverside paths, with varying gradients and surfaces. Use the current leaflet and local notices; no universal wheelchair or pushchair access is claimed.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Supervise closely beside the river, weir and steep ground. Keep the walk short enough for the return climb and use a picnic stop rather than a distant route target.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–2 hours for a modest walk for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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