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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.

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

Lower Pentlands

 

Leader: Moira Maguire (Tel: 07806 764397)
Meet at Currie Library at 9.15 for 9.30 departure.
Leisurely Walk C
6 miles, minimal ascent

Walk Description.

Leaving from Currie library and heading up Poet’s Glen to Clubbidean using road.  Descending from Clubbidean after coffee, along road before climbing and taking path through woods to Bonaly.  Descent to new car park then following road around the reservoir back to Clubbidean.  We will then walk across old Torduff golf course, to enjoy lunch with panoramic views of Edinburgh and East Lothian.  Return across fields to J K Rowling and along Water of Leith.  

Bring gaiters if wet, and walking poles if you use them.

 

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 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, 20 November 2024
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18135 67785
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
what3words:
monks.shades.overnight
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