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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.

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

Water of Leith Linear 

Leader: Sophie Shaw (Tel: 07740915696}

Meet at Currie Library 09.15 for 09.30 departure.
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Total of 12 miles to Leith.  Minimal ascent.

 

Description 

Walking from Currie Library with possible coffee stop at the Cafe in Murrayfield Ice Rink. Options to leave the walk at Stockbridge, Canonmills etc. 

Bus No 36 from Leith, back to Princes Street. BRING BUS PASSES. Estimated time in Leith 3.30hrs.

 

Bring gaiters if wet, and walking poles if you use them.

  

Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon

 

Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
25m / 82ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18137 67784
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
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Start time:
9:15 am

Currie Library car park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 27100 76539
Nearest postcode:
EH6 6SL
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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