We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Jacqui T.
An attractive and leisurely walk that starts along the Water of Leith Walkway. Starting from Pentland View Car Park, we join the nearby Water of Leith walkway to walk eastwards to the Water of Leith Visitor Centre at Slateford (toilet and refreshments available here). Our 5 mile route follows the watercourse downstream, passing through Spylaw Park, and the green and scenic valleys of Colinton Dell, and Craiglockhart Dell. Arriving to the Water of Leith Visitor Centre, at the Slateford Viaduct, there is an option to finish the walk here/ return to the start/ travel home via public transport (Lothian Bus Service 44 to Pentland View, or Lothian Bus Services 20/34/36 east/ westbound are all nearby).
If you wish to continue, we will walk westwards along the Union Canal to Wester Hailes, a distance of about 3miles, where there is the option to walk uphill to Lanark Road West to catch Lothian Bus service 44 to return to the start point at Pentland View Car Park. Alternatively we may continue the walk further westwards to leave the canal at Herriot Watt, Riccarton Campus, returning to the start point which gives a total length of walk of 13 miles
This walk is on paths and is generally flat and suitable for most abilities. However, please note there are some (8-10) steps on our route.
The distance and finish time shown is for the Introductory Walk to Water of Leith Visitor Centre. Distances and timings will increase according to extended itinerary followed. Latest finish time, for completion of full walk, is anticipated to be 15.30.
If you would like to join this walk please contact the walk leader to register your interest, advising of any health condition relevant to your walking.
We regret dogs are not permitted on our walks
Meet at Pentland View Car Park, accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44 (alight at Pentland Court Bus Stop).
