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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.

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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

A walk along the full length of the Water of Leith, starting at Balerno and following the marked trail to Leith.

 

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

The plan is to use public transport to and from Kinross P&R, meeting at 9.15 to catch the 9.20 bus to Edinburgh.  This is a 5 hour walk but a full day including travel time.  The route can be shortened depending on time, weather and buses.  There are lots of options for refreshments or a pub lunch on the route.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 11133 02472
Nearest postcode:
KY13 8FH
what3words:
aviation.dolly.crisis
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Kinross Park & Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16339 66845
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7AH
what3words:
sharpens.juggler.anthems
Start time:
11:00 am

Start of the Water of Leith Walkway (National Cycle Route 75) on Bridge Road Balerno, next to Balerno High School.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 26970 76395
Nearest postcode:
EH6 6DN
what3words:
lanes.craft.boost
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

The end of the Water of Leith walkway at Sandport Place, Leith EH6 6DN

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