Balerno group logo.

Balerno Group

We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

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

From Bonaly Car Park contour round to ascend edge of Capelaw Hill, move on to Allermuir (493m) and over to Caerketton (478m). Descend above ski slope, skirting round above Swanston to return to Bonaly. 9 miles +.

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
9:10 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
500m / 1640ft
Type:
circular

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 card with you; or, if you don’t have one, a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required in case of emergency.

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.

All finishing times are approximate

PD  £1.00       ITD  Zero

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17999 67702
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
smug.lifted.times
Meeting time:
8:50 am

PVCP Grid Ref NT 17999 67701 Pentland View Car Park, Currie, off Lanark Rd West. Meet at 8:50 to car share; departing at 9:00. Lothian Bus 44 stops ('Pentland View Court') at the Pentland View car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 21127 67480
Nearest postcode:
EH13 0PB
what3words:
purple.sides.unwanted
Start time:
9:10 am

Bonaly Country Park Car Park. Lothian 16 bus terminates at Bonaly and it's a 12 minute walk up Bonaly Rd to the car park

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