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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

A varied walk through Heriot Watt campus, Edinburgh Park landscaped area, passing Gyle Centre, onto to Cammo Estate, River Almond Walkway and Cramond Waterfront.  Return to PVCP, Currie on Bus service 32; also Bus 47 from Cramond to city centre.

Option to shorten walk with access to bus services at Heriot Watt, Gyle and Cramond Brig.

Saturday, 3 May 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

On paths and tracks, with about half mile of pavement walking. Four flights of steps as path runs along the sides of River Almond.  No fences or stiles.

Please contact the walk leader to register for this walk, and advise of any medical condition that may impact on your ability to participate in or complete the walk. 

We regret to advise that we do not permit dogs on our walks. 

Bring boots, gaiters and poles if you use them normally.

PD £0    ITD £0

Bring bus pass

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17999 67703
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
smug.lifted.times
Start time:
9:00 am

Pentland View Car Park (PVCP), Currie, off Lanark Rd West. Meet at PVCP for 9:00 walk start. Note that the 44 bus stops at the Pentland View Car Park. Bus stop is called 'Pentland View Court'

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 18931 77084
Nearest postcode:
EH4 6NU
what3words:
craft.chase.ally
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Cramond Village

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