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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 week’s walk is a circular walk, suitable for all levels of walkers.  We start at the Bridge Inn at Ratho, following paths  to the Lost Shore Surf Resort, ascending  onto the main road and continuing with a  circular walk through woods, with  lovely views of the Pentland and the bridges.  We will return to Ratho, where those preferring a shorter walk can break off and enjoy coffee or lunch at the Bridge Inn.   The walk continues along the canal to the climbing centre, where we can use the toilets and have lunch.  We return along paths and through houses to return to the Bridge Inn.   Total length of walk is just over 6 miles.  

Walk Leader:  Moira Maguire

Mobile: 07806764397  

Please give your

- full name and mobile number 

- whether you are willing to drive

-  if you are planning to meet the group at Currie Library

-  if you are going directly to the Bridge Inn Ratho 

Walk Date: Wednesday, 4th March 

Ratho circular

Meet at Currie Library

Currie Library - 09.20 for a 9.30  start

Ratho Bridge Inn   - 9.45 for a 10.00 start

PD: £1  ITD: 50p

 

Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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 also provide an emergency contact number.

Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

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

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18137 67781
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Currie Library, Edinburgh 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX · what3words ///hops.count.news

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 13932 70845
Nearest postcode:
EH28 8RU
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Start time:
9:20 am

The Bridge Inn Ratho Midlothian EH28 8RU What3words: prefix.seatbelt.football

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