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Dalgety Bay & District Group

We are the Dalgety Bay & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walk 6 of The Walk - Greenbank to Nether Liberton.

Walk through Braidburn Valley Park, the Braid Hills, past Buckstone Snab, down Howe Dean path, along Braid Burn, a circuit up and down Blackford Hill, past the Observatory and continue along Braid Burn to Liberton Road.

 

Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Meeting time:
8:40 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
linear

Local Grade: C+

NOTE: Estimated finish time refers to end of walk. Not return to Dalgety Bay.

Some gentle and some steep climbs, descents and steps. Can be muddy.

Sticks are advisable as steep paths and steps can be slippy after rain especially the Howe Dean Path.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 15592 83743
Nearest postcode:
KY11 9SE
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Meeting time:
8:40 am

Meadowfield Bus stop X58 bus to Edinburgh West End( Queensferry St) near Zizzi's. Then 11 or 16 bus from Lothian Road to South Morningside Primary School.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 24357 70440
Nearest postcode:
EH10 5QN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Morningside Primary School

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 27136 70381
Nearest postcode:
EH16 6AH
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Bus Stop on Liberton Road near junction with Mayfield Road to get bus back to Edinburgh Bus Station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking