A bit of whitewater in the middle of Edinburgh—who would have thought? There are even small waterfalls. We saw a few anglers and lots of locals gathering by the water for picnics.

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1. Scott Monument – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

15.2km

03:59

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Arthur's Seat – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from West End

29.2km

08:22

620m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Dean Village Waterfall – Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh loop from Murrayfield Stadium

13.0km

03:25

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Thursday 5 March

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Stockbridge/Inverleith, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Water of Leith Riverside and Viaduct

1. Scott Monument – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

2. Arthur's Seat – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from West End

3. Dean Village Waterfall – Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh loop from Murrayfield Stadium

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