We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Leader Moira Maguire Mobile 07806 764397
Distance 6 miles Minimal ascent
Meet at Currie Library 9.30am for a 9.45 departure
210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX ·
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OR, if travelling independently, at the Bridge Inn, Ratho, for a 10am departure.
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Directions -
A71 making a right turn at Dalmahoy down Dalmahoy Road. When you meet the Main Street in Ratho turn right. The car park is next to the Bridge Inn.
Walk Description -
Initially walking along footpaths behind Ratho Primary School and we will view the progress on the new Surf Centre. Walk continues through houses and on road till we make an ascent through field, which may be muddy. We enter woodland paths, which offer spectacular views of the Pentlands and the Bridges. After coffee in the woods we rejoin the road and walk through Ratho, where the shorter walk of 4 miles can finish, and the longer walk of 6 miles takes us along the canal to the Climbing Centre, where we will have lunch with the opportunity to use the toilets. Return via path and roads to the start point.
Bring gaiters if wet, and walking poles if you use them.
PD £1 ITD £0
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.
Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie, or are willing to be a back marker.
We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.
Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon
