We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A gentle 4 miles woodland walk, starting at Currie library, following the Water of Leith downstream via Colinton Tunnel after stopping for a break in Spylaw park. Take walkway at 'Slateford via Canal' sign post and continue to follow the path through the dell until we reach Lanark Road and Water of Leith visitors centre where we plan to stop for social gathering, selling hot drinks and cakes/sweets/biscuits. Return back to start using Lothian 44 regular bus.
The first 3 miles of the route has a tarmac path, after which the route is dirt and stones, and 3 groups of steps, max 11 steps together. Some areas can be muddy if its been raining.
4 miles
2-2.5 hours (stopping to enjoy the points of interest)
Mostly level terrain, unsurfaced path with two sets of steps. Can be muddy if been raining.
Suitable for all ages, families and dogs walkers as long as the dogs remain on their leads at all times
A woodland dell walk, tunnel with eye catching artwork, history and wildlife, all makes this walk an interesting introduction to Ramblers.
What to wear
Comfortable clothing and waterproof suitable for the weather conditions, and sturdy walking shoes.
What to bring
A drink and snack for break
A mat to sit on in the grass for our break
Money for bus and visitors centre
Please register with the leader to join this walk.
We meet and start our walk from the Pentland View Carpark (PVCP), off Lanark Road West in Currie. There’s a bus stop there serviced by the 44 Lothian bus that comes through the city centre from Musselburgh, and a bus stop to take you home. After the walk and coffee, we will return by bus to the PVCP
