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    Location of ECH LNR in Edinburgh
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    Easter Craiglockhart Hill Local Nature Reserve is located in southwest Edinburgh, between the areas of Craiglockhart and Morningside.

    There are a number of entrances on both the East and West sides of the LNR. These can be accessed by Bus, Bicycle or Car. Disabled access is easiest from Craiglockhart Terrace or Craiglockhart Leisure Centre, or through the Craiglea Place entrance if coming from Morningside. There is also disabled parking space at the south of the Craighouse development which gives direct access to the paths.

    By Bus

    Buses 10, 27 or 45

    • Meggetland Terrace stop on Colinton Road for the entrance at Craiglockhart Terrace
    • Perdrixknowe stop on Colinton Road for the entrance at Lockharton Crescent
    • Craiglockhart Sports Centre stop on Colinton Road for the entrance at Craiglockhart Leisure Centre

    Bus 23

    • Craiglea Drive stop on Morningside Grove for the entrance at Craiglea Place
    • Craighouse Gardens stop on Craighouse Gardens/Balcarres Street for the entrances on Craighouse/Myreside Roads

    Bus 36

    • Craiglea Drive stop on Morningside Grove for the entrance at Craiglea Place
    • Glenlockhart Bank stop on Glenlockhart Road for the entrance opposite Napier University on Glenlockhart Road

    Bus 38

    • Craighouse Gardens stop on Craighouse Gardens/Balcarres Street for the entrances on Craighouse Road

    By Bicycle

    There is Sheffield bar cycle parking at the Craiglockhart Terrace entrance and a sheltered cycle rack at the Craiglockhart Leisure Centre.

    By Car

    On-street parking is available near some of the entrances, but parking restrictions vary so check the local signage carefully.

    • Craiglockhart Terrace has pay-and-display parking and one disabled parking space.
    • Lockharton Crescent has some free parking, some permit-holders-only bays for restricted hours, and some 2-hour bays, but there are steps to access the LNR.
    • Craiglea Place has limited free parking.
    • Disabled spaces can be found at the far end of Sassoon Grove (at the southwest corner of Craighouse Community Park) and on Craiglockhart Terrace.
    • Craiglockhart Leisure Centre and Glenlockhart Road are not recommended if you are coming by car.

    The Happy Valley shops on Colinton Road are good if you want to stock up for a picnic!