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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

Being led by Malcolm Milne (known as Malky) - 2 hours walk, starting at 10am, finishing around 12:30pm that includes a break at Dunbar Close Gardens - starting at Holyrood Palace, finishing at St Giles.

Note - there is a Starbucks where we stop and you can buy a coffee and use the toilets if you wish.

Learn about hidden things in and around Canongate, 

Royal Mile, as well as Canongate kirkyard, Chessels Court, Tweeddale Court and Paisley Close before ending with High St and St Giles.

Numbers limited to 12

Cost £5 pp. Please bring cash on the day

If you would like to attend, please contact Jacqui Thomson. 

Note this walk is currently full so if you can no longer attend, please find an alternative walker and let Jacqui know, or pay for your space, thanks

 

 

Saturday 6 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.4km / 1.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
linear

We regret no dogs are permitted on our walks.

Please advise the leader if you have a medical condition that may impact your ability to complete this walk

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 26912 73900
Nearest postcode:
EH8 8DX
what3words:
vase.horn.oils
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the carpark beside Holyrood Palace, on the corner.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 25727 73589
Nearest postcode:
EH1 1RE
what3words:
villa.venues.twig
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm

walk will finish at St Giles on the Royal Mile

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