We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Colinton and Lower Pentlands Walk : Grade: C
Meeting point: Start of Knockhillbraehead Path, (Near the fire damaged Lanark Road Children's Nursery, 305 Lanark Road, EH14 2LL ).
This is on the south side of Lanark Road near the Dovecot Park bus stop.
There is parking available on Dovecot Park, Kingsknowe Road South or maybe on Lanark Road. However, we would encourage members to arrive by bus.
Meeting time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Walk Length: 7.5 miles, ascent 100m
Walk Description:
The walk is via Colinton Dell through the tunnel, Dreghorn Loan and the Polofields to the foothills of the Pentlands.
Return via Dreghorn Woods, skirting the perimeter of Dreghorn Barracks, across Redford Wood, path past Colinton Primary School, Tesco and Redhall House, reaching Lanark Road near Dovecot Grove.
Although not too much ascent, there are steps in places. Walk mainly on paths and pavements but can be muddy in places.
Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and please advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking. You may not have confirmation of a place on the walk until Friday morning.
We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.
Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon
