Best walks from Curriehill
MapJump on a train, get off at Curriehill Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Curriehill Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station
A very green, quiet and largely traffic-free route, gently downhill towards Edinburgh for most of the way, with a good surface throughout. It follows the Water of Leith Walkway and then the Union Canal towpath and ending through the city's parks and streets. A few steepish slopes but no stairs; the river path can be muddy in places. Follows National Cycle Route 75 for most of its length and is part of the John Muir Way; the Colinton Tunnel is a highlight. Princes Street Gardens open at 7am and close at dusk.
Easy: 12km, flat terrain.
The Slateford Aqueduct has only a narrow, cobbled towpath with a drop, so take care and be patient when passing others.
Lunch: Cafes near the route at Juniper Green, though most open around 10am.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Kirknewton Station to Curriehill Station
A mix of quiet roads and good field paths past Kaimes Hill and finishing along the Water of Leith. Paths can be indistinct in places.
Easy: 9km, moderate ascents.
The Glenbrook road has no pavement and tight bends, and a short section on the A70 (Lang Whang) has fast traffic on a long straight; take care. The path is indistinct near Kaimes Wood.