Distance: 15.75 miles (12 miles to The Shore)Time: 5.5 hours walking timeDifficulty: Easy to ModerateStart Point: Balerno High SchoolFinish Point: The Shore, Leith (or Newhaven if you’re feeling energetic!) The Water of Leith Walkway has been on my walking list for years. Following Edinburgh’s longest river from Balerno all the way to The Shore in…
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North Third Reservoir Walk, Stirling
Nestled in the heart of Stirlingshire on the edge of the Carron Valley, the North Third Reservoir offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This hidden gem, surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, is the perfect spot for nature lovers and avid walkers alike, it’s location ensures a quiet…
Whiteadder Reservoir & Priestlaw
Typically, once lock-down rules were slightly relaxed the grey grim usual weather of a Scottish summer appeared. However, it didn’t stop us venturing out for a welcome walk in the hills and some fresh air! We headed out of Edinburgh into the Lammermuir Hills on the edge of the Scottish Borders, a part of the…
Shore Walk: South Queensferry to Cramond Ferry
I did this lovely walk a few weeks ago as part of my Kiltwalk training, its quite an easy walk from South Queensferry through the Dalmeny Estate to Cramond Brig. The path is track in parts and tarmac in others and of course with the added benefit of nice views. We parked just at Hawes…