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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 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

City to beach loop.  

Leader Shauna Dickson - 07792 899021

6.5 miles.  Height gained: negligible. 

Start: 9.15am - Finish: 3.30 p.m.

Remember to bring Saltire Card/bus pass.

Numbers limited to 20

Meeting point:

Meet at Currie Library Carpark at 9.15 to catch the 44 bus towards Wallyford at 9.37. 

Currie Library, Edinburgh, 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX · (what3words  ///hops.count.news)

If you want to catch the bus at a different stop or meet at the start point at Abbeyhill, please inform walk leader.

 

Overview:

A walk from Abbeyhill bus stop past the Hibs ground to Lochend Park.  From there, pick up Restalrig  Railway Path to Seafield and Portobello.  Lunch and comfort break on the Prom before going to Figgate Park. Walk through Park, following Figgate Burn  Catch 44 bus back to from Willowbrae Road.

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

 

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18138 67783
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
what3words:
hops.count.news
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 27169 74432
Nearest postcode:
EH7 5SP
what3words:
hunt.weds.homes
Start time:
9:15 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