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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

This is an 8 mile C walk Starting at Linlithgow Canal Centre, the walk follows part of the River Avon heritage trail and part of the John Muir Way, and explores the Avon Aqueduct and Muiravonside country park, before returning via the river Avon heritage trail to Linlithgow via the loch.

Please contact the walk leader by text or WhatsApp to register for this walk. Please let the leader know  if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking.

In Linlithgow park and meet at Regent car park.

Driving directions: There are various possible routes including via the M9, M8 and also via Newbridge and Kirkliston. These directions are for the M9 only: take the M8 from Edinburgh and then the M9 when it splits. Leave the M9 at J3 taking the A803 following signs for Linlithgow. The Regent Square car park is on the left hand side off  Blackness Road/ A803, before you come to the High Street. You will see the Regent Centre at the corner and the railway line at the back. Park in the long stay section at the left hand side

 

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

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

Passenger donation £3.50
Independent traveller donation £1.00

Sunday, 11 February 2024
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
155m / 509ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17981 67694
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
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Meeting time:
8:50 am

Pentland View Car Park Currie

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 00685 77166
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7SW
what3words:
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Start time:
9:40 am

Regent 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