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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

Leaders Shauna and Kenneth Dickson   Mobile  07792 899021

Wednesday 30 October.   If the weather is bad, or people need to shorten the walk, there's always the option of a 44 back from Juniper Green..

Wed walk : 6 Mile Local Circular

Start and end at Currie Library Car Park. Currie Library, Edinburgh,

210 Lanark Road West,

Currie EH14 5NX · 

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Leisurely Walk - 6 miles.  Minimal ascents.   Meet 9.45am for 10a.m. start

From Currie Library > via Roley's Wood > Curriehill Station > cross Curriehill Road towards Heriot Watt grounds > to boundary path > The Lawn > The Loch > Student Union>Cross Riccarton Mains Road to Donkey Lane via Whitelaw Crossing > across fields to Bloomiehall Public Park > Return via Water of Leith Pathway.  

This walk can be shortened by catching the number 44 bus back to Currie from Juniper Green. 

Please WhatsApp or text the leader 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.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon

Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18137 67785
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
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Start time:
9:45 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