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.

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

City Walk

Leader: Jeanette Andrews (Tel: 07906 031701)

Meeting Point: Front of Gallery 2, Belford Road. We would encourage walkers to arrive by bus as parking charges (£3.69 per day) apply at the gallery and the walk finishes in town.

Time: 9.50am

6 miles, minimal ascent

 

Walk Details

Follow Water of Leith walkway from Dean Village to Inverleith Park via Stockbridge. Circling round Inverleith Park and exit via Grange Cricket Ground pathway, Colonies and into New Town. Return to Princes Street Gardens via Circus Lane and walk up Frederick Street. (Bus can be an option for anyone not wanting the uphill walk at this point.)

Walk ends at War Memorial in Princes Street Gardens.

BRING BUS PASSES 

 

If you wish to book a place on this walk, please text or WhatsApp the leader with your full name and mobile telephone number. Please also advise the Leader if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking. Numbers restricted to 24.

Please WhatsApp or text the leaders if you would like to book a place on this walk

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.
Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon

Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23550 73893
Nearest postcode:
EH4 3DT
what3words:
cult.award.statue
Start time:
9:50 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 25338 73756
Nearest postcode:
EH2 2HG
what3words:
noted.shell.draw
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

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