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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.

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

Meet at Currie library at 9.30 for 9.45.
From Currie library, walk along the Water of Leith to Malleny house, then through Sawpit wood to Harlaw Road. Then along the field path to Harlaw Farm and on to the visitor centre. Circumnavigate Harlaw reservoir including Black Springs and back to the visitor centre and Harlaw Farm. Follow the field path again but this time turn right to join Duncan’s Belt, back to Lymphoy Road and on to Currie library.
Toilets at the visitor centre. 7 miles , ascent 150 m.
PD/ITD: nil

Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

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 advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking. Please also provide an emergency contact number.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

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

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18135 67782
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NT
what3words:
spite.each.melon
Start time:
9:30 am

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

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