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Balerno Group

We are the Balerno 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

Starting at Archerfield, we walk eastwards to Dirleton and Yellowcraigs, then return via a beach walk towards Gullane, heading inland at Black Rocks to return to Archerfield via paths and woods

This is a lovely beach walk with coastal views and an option to have tea and cakes at the end.

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
20m / 66ft
Type:
circular

If you would like to join us, please contact the Walk Leader to book a place in advance, noting that for some walks places may be limited.  At the time of booking, please advise the walk leader of any issue that may affect your ability to participate in/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.

Also, if you have one, please remember to bring your ICE card with you on the walk.

Please note that, unfortunately, dogs are not welcome on our walks.

All finishing times are approximate.

PD £7.50

ITD £2.00

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17991 67681
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Pentland View Car Park Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44, using Pentland View Court Bus Stop

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 50153 83750
Nearest postcode:
EH39 5HQ
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Start time:
10:15 am

Start point at Archerfield Walled Garden Car Park. Travel Directions from meeting point: Take bypass to A1. Follow towards Berwick upon Tweed for 4 miles. Take A918 towards North Berwick. Stay on A918 to Longniddry then at roundabout take 2nd exit to Drem. Continue straight on to B1345 and after 2.6 miles turn left on to A198. In 0.3 miles turn right at sign for Archerfield Walled Garden and park in car park on right.

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