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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 quarterly 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

Overview

Walk starts from junction of Cockburn Crescent and Cockburnhill Road, Balerno.  Start time 09.30 hrs

From meeting point, road walking past Buteland House to enter Bavelaw Estate, passing Listonshiels.  Circular walk across Bavelaw Estate brings us out on the Red Road where we descend to pass the Bavelaw Marsh and Red Moss.  Along the Rigg Road and back to start point in Balerno via the Nail Trail.

A fair bit of road walking along quiet country lanes at start and after leaving Bavelaw Estate.  Mostly good paths across the estate but stony underfoot in places.  If there has been a lot of rain, there will be patches which are wet and/or muddy.  Some ascent but well spread out across the walk so barely noticeable.

Sunday, 9 June 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
170m / 558ft
Type:
circular

We regret dogs are not permitted on our walks.

Please advise the leader of any medical condition that may impact your ability to complete this walk.

If you wish to attend, please advise walk leader. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16442 65637
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7EN
what3words:
hears.pastels.haggling
Start time:
9:30 am

Junction of Cockburn Crescent and Cockburnhill Road. On street parking available, buses 44 and 63 also pass 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 quarterly 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