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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

This is a circular walk from Dalmeny Village through the Dalmeny Estate to the beach at Dalmeny House and Barnbougle Castle.  Views from here, a golf course, over to Dalgety Bay and Aberdour as well as Inchcolm Island and very much further on a clear day.  Follow path to South Queensferry and return to Dalmeny via Queensferry Mosaic and old railway line to Dalmeny Main Street.

The local grade of this walk is C

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

 

PD:  £2.50

ITD: £0.50

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18137 67784
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Currie Library Car Park Directions: Left into Riccarton Mains Rd and follow road past Heriot Watt roundabout and take 3rd exit onto A71 eastwards. At next roundabout take first exit and keep to right following signs to A720 Citybypass. At Gogarburn roundabout take 3rd exit staying on inside lane on Glasgow Road. Exit left onto A902 at Maybury Hotel. Continue straight on this road for approx half mile to Barnton junction with Queensferry Road A91. Filter left onto A 91 then continue for approx 1 mile and take exit onto B924 Queensferry Dalmeny. In half a mile turn left at sign for Dalmeny. You will come to the village Main Street and park past the church at the park bench.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 14330 77398
Nearest postcode:
EH30 9TU
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Start time:
9:45 am

Dalmeny Village Main Street. Meet past the church at the park bench.

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