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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

Walk Leader:     Lesley McOmish (07900 882567)  and Moira Maguire (07806 764397)

Please contact Moira if you are joining us. She will compile the list of walkers and organise cars.

Length:                     Approx.  6.5 miles

Area:                          Fisherrow/Musselburgh

Meet:                         Currie Library 9.15 to leave by 9.30
                                   (Moira Maguire will organise cars at Currie Library)

Bus:                           44 from Currie Library: 8.46-9.56 am or 9.00-10.09 (BUS PASSES)

Walk Start:     10.15 Fisherrow Harbour Car Park, Musselburgh, EH21 6DH    what3words:  first.lined.jumps

Travel Directions:  From Currie take By-pass A720 to A1.  Take 2nd opening at roundabout to B6415 and drive to second roundabout, 2nd opening onto Newhailes Rd/B6415. Turn left onto Edinburgh Rd/A199.  Turn right onto New Street.  Turn left, turn left and Fisherrow Harbour Car park will be on the left.

Walk:  From Fisherrow we walk towards Mill Hill along Eskside West Road.  Walk along the river path to Inveresk House where we will stop for a short coffee stop.  After coffee we will cross over Lewisvale Park to Pinky and walk past the primary school and through the playing fields.  Being careful of golf balls we will cross over the golf course.  We will stop at the Lagoons for lunch.  Please note:  it is a shortish walk between coffee and lunch.  From the Lagoons we will walk along the coastal path back to Fisherrow

Bring National Trust cards if you have them for Inveresk Lodge garden or bring a coin for a donation

PD £4.00   ITD £1

Please WhatsApp or text Moira Maguire 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 and have an ICE card.

Please let the Moira 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, 11 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18136 67782
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
what3words:
jump.exile.advice
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 33453 72944
Nearest postcode:
EH21 6DL
what3words:
marble.arch.jabs
Start time:
9:15 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