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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.

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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

Ann Henderson  Mobile No 07501799193

Limited to 20 people

Meet at Currie Library at 9.30 for 9.45.

Remember Bus Pass

Attractive easy flat walk: approx 6 miles

Leave our cars at Currie Library.

We then walk through Water of Leith :

11.30 Water of Leith Visitors Centre - we will have coffee either inside (good home made cakes) or sit outside.

We then walk along Lanark Road/Slateford Road up some steps on the Canal walkway - (this path can be busy with cyclist and runners).  Our walk finishes at Lochrin Basin, Fountainbridge.  

Approximate finish time:  12.00.  You have the option to get on No 2 bus from Fountainbridge back to Currie Library or you can join me walking down to The Caley Picture House (Weatherspoons), Lothian Road  for lunch. We then  can get the No 44 bus from Shandwick Place.

PD/ITD: NIL

Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18249 67805
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NX
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Start time:
9:45 am

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

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 24627 72859
Nearest postcode:
EH3 9QB
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Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm

Lochrin Basin, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh

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