Royal Commonwealth Pool to Newhailes

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Overview

From the Royal Commonwealth Pool, along Innocent Railway and past Bingham to Jewel Park. Then along by the Niddrie Burn and Brunstane Burn to Newhailes. Latter part of the walk could be muddy.
There will be no facilities open either at the beginning or end of the walk, Buses to town will be running but times will be uncertain.

Edinburgh Group Grade: C.

Please contact walk leader to register, and for start time,and walk details.

Friday, 26 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 26841 72397
Nearest postcode:: EH16 5BB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 32683 72506
Nearest postcode:: EH21 6RY
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

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