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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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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
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Overview

A circular walk on Water of Leith Walkway and Union Canal taking in the new Roseburn to Union Canal cycleway connection.

Start at Water of Leith Visitor Centre, take Water of Leith walkway to Roseburn Park, short pavement walk to join start of new walkway on Russel Rd continuing through to Union Canal path opposite Fountain Park. Return along Canal to Water of Leith Visitor Centre with cafe and toilets

7 miles on made surfaces.  At end of walk descend flight of steps from canal to Visitor Centre.

Option for walkers at finish of walk to continue on WoL Walkway to exits to Craiglockhart, Colinton, Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno

Sunday, 19 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
20m / 66ft
Type:
circular

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

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

Route is suitable for walking shoes if preferred to boots

PD - Not applicable for this walk

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 22100 70753
Nearest postcode:
EH14 1TG
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet for 9:30 start at Water of Leith Visitor Centre, 24 Lanark Rd. Lothian Buses 44, 20, 34, 36 stop at Centre and 4 (using Allan Park Rd stop with 3 minute walk to Centre). Considerate car parking in local residential streets such Allan Park area

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