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The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
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Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Water of Leith Walkway – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Baberton

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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