The Water of Leith Walkway was completed in 2002 by courtesy of Millennium Project funding. It is managed by The City of Edinburgh Council Parks, Greenspace and Cemeteries Department who also manage many of the parks and greenspaces along the 13 mile route.

Matt Smith

July 26, 2022

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1. The Shore, Leith – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Leith

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2. Water of Leith Path – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

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3. Water of Leith Walkway – View of the Firth of Forth loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Location: Leith Harbour & Newhaven, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Water of Leith Walkway

1. The Shore, Leith – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Leith

2. Water of Leith Path – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

3. Water of Leith Walkway – View of the Firth of Forth loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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