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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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Overview

Taking local bus from Callander to Strathyre (to fit with Saturday timetable).  The walk to Callander is via the scenic route of the old railway along the side of Loch Lubnaig flanked by the mountains on each side, passing by mixed and coniferous woodland and rough grazing with good views of the loch and of Falls of Leny. 

Bring bus pass or cash for bus journey to Strathyre.

Whole path is on prepared surfaces - walking shoes or boots, poles if used and gaiters not necessary.

Most of path is level (following the former railway) with a total ascent of 60-70m on couple of gently sloping inclines

Saturday, 21 September 2024
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:50 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:
65m / 213ft
Type:
linear

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

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

PD - £10 (subsided)

ITD - £3

£1 per person for car park fee

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17982 67678
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
softly.atom.riding
Meeting time:
8:50 am

Pentland View Car Park, Currie - off Lanark Road West. Lothian Bus 44 (Balerno - Wallyford) stops beside the car park. Meet at 8:50 to car share; departing at 9:00

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 62668 08084
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8DT
what3words:
scornful.figs.hometown
Start time:
10:30 am

Car Park in Callander

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NN 62667 08075
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8DT
what3words:
flinch.autumn.unsightly
Estimated finish time:
3:50 pm

Parked cars at Station Rd car park, Callander

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