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.
