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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

Linlithgow, Union Canal, Avon Aquaduct, Muiravonside, Lochcote Reservoir, Cockleroy Hill, Linlithgow

Mix of pavement, canal towpath, path & track. May be muddy/slippy in places; one stile & one gate to climb over; two sets of steep steps. 

Sunday, 15 March 2026
Meeting time:
8:20 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
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

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17973 67682
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
8:20 am

Pentland View Car Park, Lanark Road, Edinburgh

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 00100 77201
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7EU
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Start time:
9:00 am

Vennel Car Park Linlithgow

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