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Kirkcaldy Group

We are the Kirkcaldy 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

A walk from Bruntsfield Links to Backford and Craig Lockheart hills, returning to Edinburgh West End along the Union canal.

Saturday, 16 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
203.3m / 667ft
Type:
circular

Bus from the bottom of Lothian Road, opposite the Caledonian Hotel to Whitehouse Loan bus stop

Along mainly residential roads to Blackford hill.   A. climb up and over Blackford hill and a walk along the burn to Morningside and then over Craig Lockhart hill, returning to the canal basin along the Union canal towpath.

Please TELEPHONE the walk leader at least 24 hours before the walk if you intend to join the walk.  This will ensure that any important additional information can be shared from you.

 

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 27744 91542
Nearest postcode:
KY1 1XN
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Kirkcaldy Bus Station Stance 5 for the 09:08 bus for Edinburgh

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 24615 73720
Nearest postcode:
EH2 4RA
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Start time:
10:15 am

Bus stop at Whitehouse Loan.

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