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Balerno to Fountainbridge

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Overview

Along the Water of Leith walkway to Slateford, then the Union Canal towpath.

Saturday, 24 May 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.2km / 7.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 27910 91401
Nearest postcode:
KY1 1XW
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Kirkcaldy bus station for the X61 at 8:50 to Edinburgh West End. Then #44 bus to Balerno High School.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16330 66781
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7AQ
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Start time:
10:15 am

Balerno High School.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 24640 72821
Nearest postcode:
EH3 9QD
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Estimated finish time:
5:15 pm

Lochrin Basin at Fountainbridge.

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