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Tweeddale Group

We are the Tweeddale 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

Our Water of Leith Walk starts at Balerno, Edinburgh. This is a very flat walk on a good cycle path from Balerno to Slateford with a loop into Colinton to follow the Robert Louis Stevenson’s connection with the village. There are several interesting items to see relating to RLS.
The route follows the Edinburgh to Balerno old railway track along the side of the river. Passing fringes of Currie and Juniper Green. We will stop to admire the captivating heritage mural in the 140m tunnel.
We will complete our walk at the Slateford visitor’s centre where drinks and snacks are available and catch the No 44 Lothian bus back to the cars.
Gathering at KMCP at 9.30am NT251 402
Walk starts at Balerno High School at 10.30am NT558 333
Torrain: No ascent, good clean track all the way. There is a small number of downward steps in Colinton. Toilets available at Colinton and Slateford.

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 25167 40183
Nearest postcode:
EH45 9EN
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Kingsmeadows Car Park, Peebles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16287 66671
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7AQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Balerno High School, 5 Bridge Road, Balerno

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 22332 58686
Nearest postcode:
EH14 1TQ
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Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Water of Leith Visitor Centre, 24 Lanark Road, 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