Tuesday 1 October 2013

Strollers Walk No. 174, Tuesday 22 October 2013, Roseburn to Leith

There were thirty three Strollers on this walk led by Ian K… along the former track of the Caledonian Railway Branch Line from Roseburn to Leith. It turned out to be a slightly damp day, however as the path was tarmac with only a few puddles to navigate, only people with leaky shoes found it a problem. 

The route was interesting and as we strolled along people tried to work out where we were, thanks to the different perspective this route gave on well known places.
·         Crossing over the Water of Leith to look down on the other walkway which would almost lead to the same destination
·         Skirting the Craigleith shopping centre, originally a quarry
·         On to Crew Toll passing what everyone knew as Ferranti and then the Parsons Peebles site which is now flats
·         Discovering the Spartans football ground, Morrisons Supermarket and Ferryfield Care Home
·         Past Granton Road, Trinity school and crossing the other paths which lead to Granton Harbour, Newhaven or back up to Powderhall and Scotland Street.

At least it wasn't easy to lose anyone on this path and Ian stopped now and again to let people know where we were, divulge the odd interesting fact and tell us where you could go for a bus if you wanted to cut the walk short. It was nice to walk all the way to Ocean Terminal for a view of the Britannia and some lunch. 

Our thanks to Ian for leading us on this walk, even in the rain. 

Details of the November walk will be sent out at the start of the month.