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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

Dalmeny/Dundas Castle Circular Walk

 

Leader: Sylvia Cooke (Tel: 07724 152656)

Meeting: Currie Library 9.00am for 9.15 set off, or at Dalmeny

 (What3words: muddy.deeds.groups) 9.45 for 10.00 start of walk.

Grade: C    Very flat.  Approximately 7 miles

 

Walk Description:

The walk begins at the bench on the green in Dalmeny, near the Church.
From Dalmeny, we walk along the old railway line up to Kirkliston and across into The Dundas Estate with its lovely scenery. Hopefully the rhododendrons will be in full bloom along the drive. We return to Dalmeny on a path through the houses which border South Queensferry
Numbers unlimited.

Driving Directions:
From Currie it’s approximately 30 minutes. Down to Calder Road, along Bypass to Gogar Roundabout and Mayberry Roundabout to Barnton Junction. Turn Left to join the A 90 to South Queensferry and Forth Road Bridge. Take 2nd exit to to Dalmeny and South Queensferry. About a mile along the road there is a little white Gate Cottage on the right and a sign post indicating a road to Dalmeny to the left. Follow the road about 1/2 mile to the village. There is parking along the green near the Church. Further parking down on the Left and round the corner at the bottom on the left

 

PD: £4.00

ITD: £1.00

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 let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

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

Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
22.9m / 75ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18137 67782
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
what3words:
jump.exile.advice
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 14358 77413
Nearest postcode:
EH30 9TU
what3words:
views.shirt.studio
Start time:
9:00 am

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