Water of Leith: Balerno to Slateford

This first part of the Water of Leith walkway follows the line of the old railway beside the river from the village of Balerno, passing the fringes of Currie, Juniper Green and Colinton before taking to waterside paths through the sylvan Colinton Dell.Terrain - Mostly level walking on an old railway line; route as described through Colinton Dell has steps.Grade 1Distance 8.25km (5.1 miles)Ascent 20m (66ft)