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Kinross & Ochil Group

Welcome to Kinross & Ochil Ramblers, a small friendly group with a wide choice of walks in stunning scenery, usually finishing in a good coffee shop or pub.

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

A long time since we had a little adventure so.... 9.04am bus from Kinross P & R to Edinburgh. Coffee in West End of Edinburgh then No. 44 bus to Balerno High School. An easy walk following the old Balerno branch railway line to Slateford. The walkway runs parallel to the river through Currie, Juniper Green & Colinton before reaching Slateford. Bus then back to town centre to catch bus home at 3.20pm. Bring packed lunch and bus passes.

Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Meeting time:
8:55 am
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk Grading: C - Leisurely

Leader: Edna Burnett 07946 725074 or 01577 862977

If starting from Balerno High School please let walk leader know.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 11199 02401
Nearest postcode:
KY13 8FR
what3words:
sleeping.sidelined.beakers
Meeting time:
8:55 am

Kinross Park and Ride at 8.55am (Note earlier Starting Time)

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16300 66654
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7AQ
what3words:
scatters.verdict.stray
Start time:
11:00 am

Balerno High School at approx 11.00am. Please advise walk leader if joining walk here.

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