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Overview

Limited ascent route, starting from Pentland View Carpark, we turn down to the canal via Riccarton Road and passed HW university, and through Hermiston. We follow the canal path along to Water of Leith centre where toilets are available. 

Return journey along Water of Leith back to the carparl.

Sunday, 17 December 2023
Start time:
8:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Please register with the walk leader and we regret to advise that dogs are not permitted on our walks

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17999 66701
Nearest postcode:
EH14 6AT
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Start time:
8:50 am

Gather at Pentland View Car Park, ready to leave at 9am prompt

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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