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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

Overview

Calderwood Park 

Currie Library Meet 9.45 for 10. What3words Pasta.rental.races

Leader:  Norma Bone (Tel: 07721 985555)

Leave Currie Library at 10.

To Almondell Country Park South Car Park/ East Calder Cemetery

What3words – bedrooms.finer.cutlets.

About 8 miles, mainly whin dust track with some rougher track. Walk is mainly in wooded area often with River Almond alongside. Maybe some muddier areas if recent rain. Mainly flattish with a couple of staircases – 1 of 40 stairs. There are 2 easily negotiated fallen trees on the path.

When we did the recce we saw deer, a frog, Jays and a train on a viaduct.

Expected finish about 3pm

Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking. Please also provide an emergency contact number.

Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

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

PD: £2.00     ITD: £0.50

Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
45.7m / 150ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18135 67783
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
what3words:
monks.shades.overnight
Meeting time:
9:45 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 09181 68159
Nearest postcode:
EH53 0FX
what3words:
pocket.promoted.precluded
Start time:
9:45 am

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