We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Morag G
Starting at Oakbank Car Park we take a woodland track around Calderwood. We follow the River Almond for a bit. Then leave it to do a bit of road walking past Muirend Farm to reach the Union Canal Towpath. We cross the Almond Aqueduct then make our way down to the Union Canal feeder which we follow along to Mandela Bridge. We do not cross this bridge, but make our way up to the Larchwood Path, across fields and follow a path back up to return to Oakbank Car Park.
Our route follows mostly good tracks, with some road walking and some woodland paths which can be quite muddy and slippery. There are a few steep steps and some tree roots avoidance is necessary.
PD £2.00
ITD £0.50
If you would like to join us, please contact the Walk Leader by text or WhatsApp to book a place in advance, noting that for some walks places may be limited. Please advise the walk leader of any issue that may affect your ability to complete the walk; if you intend to travel independently to the start of the walk, and/or if you are willing to drive/car share from the meeting point.
If you have one, please remember to bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card with you. If you don’t, a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required.
As conditions underfoot can vary, stout walking shoes/ boots, gaiters and walking poles, if you use them, are recommended.
Please note that, unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated on our walks. Guide Dogs are welcome.
Pentland View Car Park Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44, using Pentland View Court Bus Stop. Car share is available to the start point of the walk.
Oakbank Car Park, Mid Calder. It is on the right of the A71, travelling towards Livingston, just before Oakbank Recycling Centre and the Lizzie Bryce Roundabout.
