We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Linda C.
A pleasant linear walk starting at Regent Terrace and finishing at Portobello, From Regent Road we take a path through the cemetery to Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament. We head anticlockwise around the base of Arthur's Seat, on a slight incline, to reach steep steps heading down to the lovely old Duddingston village. We wander around Dr Neil's garden which gives us beautiful views over Duddingston Loch. We continue on our way to Portobello via a golf course and parks. We can complete the walk by walking along the esplanade towards Joppa for our bus home. The walk can be shortened by getting the bus back from Portobello High Street.
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. Please advise the walk leader of any issue that may affect your ability to 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 (In Case of Emergency) card with you; or a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required.
As conditions underfoot can vary, stout walking shoes/ boots, gaiters and walking poles, if you use them, are recommended.
Please note that, unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated on our walks. Guide/Assistance dogs are welcome.
All finishing times are approximate.
N.B Bus 44 at 9am from Balerno, 9.10 am from Currie Library should get there in time.
Bus stop on Regent Road, opposite St. Andrews House
