*Thursday* HERMITAGE OF BRAIDS (CIRCULAR) DOGS WELCOME

Come & join Me and Dakota my German Shepherd dog for a afternoon stroll.

• The Hermitage of Braid, a 130-acre nature reserve running from Comiston to Liberton, is a haven for plants and wildlife.
• The visitor centre itself is located in the fine 18th-century mansion of Hermitage House, which has a three-bay ashlar front, with corner turrets, mock battlements and, inside, fine plaster-work and fire-places.
• We'll commence at the Blackford Glen Road entrance into the Hermitage.
• After a short stroll amongst the beautiful greenery, we continue walking along the waterside until we reach Braid Road.
• After a brief comfort break, we'll climb a short ascent up onto Braid Golf Course. (We walk beside the golf course).
• We follow the grassy path & then we have a short descent, before reaching a small wooden bridge which crosses the stream.
• We'll then head back to where we started.
• If we decide to do so, we could extend the length of the walk to include a stroll around Braidburn Park. After doing so, we would return back to The Hermitage before continuing the rest of the walk.

Getting to the Blackford Glen Road Entrance:
🚙: I will meet you at Blackford Glen Road - at the far end of the road. We'll be standing just past the City of Edinburgh Council depot. Drive past a few houses & fields with horses. Park at the side of the road.
🚌: The 7, 37 & 47 stop near the Blackford Glen Road entrance.

EXTRAS

• Length - 1.5 to 2 hours long.
• Terrain - mud / grass / gravel.
• Break: Bring a snack & a drink, as we'll stop for a brief comfort break on a small grassy area, near the Braid Road entrance.
• Attire: Wear sturdy footwear & bring waterproof clothing, just in case!! This walk is weather permitting....................
• Telephone: 07403 833 120