Edinburgh Walk 4 - Barnton to Balgreen Tram Station

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Overview

Join the River Almond at Crammond Brig, then along the river and through Crammond Estate to cross Maybury Road and through East Craigs and Clermiston to reach Corstorphine Hill. On a low level path at the side of hill and zoo. Cross Corstorphine Road and onto old railway line to reach Balgreen tram stop. Tram to centre of Edinburgh and then bus home.

Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Meeting time:: 8:40 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 75m / 246ft
Type:: linear

OS map: 65 . . . . Local grade: C+ . . . . . BOOKING - if you would like to join this walk please contact the walk leader and confirm bus times.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 15600 83751
Nearest postcode:: KY11 9SE
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Meeting time:: 8:40 am

Meadowfield Bus Stop - Meet at 08:40 to catch the X58 at 08:48 to Barnton.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 18620 74961
Nearest postcode:: EH4 8DX
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Barnton bus stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 21930 72461
Nearest postcode:: EH12 5XQ
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Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Balgreen Tram stop.

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