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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 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
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Overview

Meeting at Beecraigs Vistitors carpark, where maps can be obtained and coffee if wanted at this stage.
From the car park we walk down a surfaced path to Beecraigs Loch. Walk round the loch and onto another easy walk to Balvormie. Return Along another easy route to the car park.
This is approximately 3 miles.
If further is wished, then from Balvormie we can take the path to Cockleroy path and hill . This would add about another mile. This is the only other than flat walking.

We regret that walks are not permitted on our walks.

To register please contact the leader and advise of any condition that may impact your ability to complete the walk

PD- £4.50

ITD-£1

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 1 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • Family-Friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18018 67705
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
Meeting time:
9:20 am

Meet at Currie Library 9:20. It is 17miles to Beecraigs, and same return. It takes about half an hour to drive to Beecraigs. Riccarton Mains road on to A71 towards Edinburgh First exit is A72 to M8 Turn off 899 to Broxburn. Turn onto 898 to Dechmont. Turn off onto Burnside Road which leads you to signs for Beecraig Country Park. There is plenty of car parking, and the Visitors Centre is there Where maps can be obtained and coffee if wanted at this stage.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 00013 73992
Nearest postcode:
EH49 6PL
Start time:
9:30 am

Beecraigs visitors centre car park From the car park we walk down a surfaced path to Beecrags Loch. Walk round the loch and onto another easy walk to Balvormie. Return Along another easy route to the car park. This is approximately 3 miles. If further is wished, then from Balvormie we can take the path to Cockleroy path and hill . This would add about another mile. This is the only other than flat 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 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