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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

Circular walk from Water of Leith Centre, 7 miles. Leisurely.
Meet at Currie Library Carpark at 9.10 a.m. to catch the 44 bus to the Water of Leith Centre at 
9.25, due at the WoL Centre at 9.40 a.m.  We will set off at 9.45 approximately.

Walk to Saughton Park where we will have a coffee and toilet stop before going through Roseburn to the recently developed Dalry Community Park.  We will have lunch there and then walk up to the Canal towpath before going back to the WoL Centre.  We should arrive back around 2.30/3 p.m.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon

Please text/Whats App the leader: Shauna Dickson on 07792899021 if you would like to join the walk.  Note you may not receive a reply till Friday 9 January.  Please indicate if you will meet at Currie Library Carpark or the Water of Leith Centre.

Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:10 am
Start time:
9:10 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18135 67783
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NT
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Meeting time:
9:10 am

Currie Library, Edinburgh 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX · what3words ///hops.count.news

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 22065 70804
Nearest postcode:
EH14 1TQ
what3words:
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Start time:
9:10 am

Water of Leith Centre

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