Balerno to Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Midlothian Group

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Overview

Leader: M Robertson (07586363198)

Leisurely 6 mile linear walk along the Water of Leith from Balerno to the visitor centre at Sighthill. May be muddy in parts. Bus back to start so please remember your bus pass. Meet MIBC 9.30 or Balerno High School, Bridge Road Balerno10:00. EH14 7AQ. Finish time 1.15pm. Please phone walk leader to join walk.

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:: EH22 1JD
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meet MIBC 9.30

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 16300 66654
Nearest postcode:: EH14 7AQ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Balerno High School, Bridge Road Balerno. EH14 7AQ. at 10.00am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 22156 70783
Nearest postcode:: EH14 1TQ
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Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Water of Leith Visitor Centre

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