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Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Leith

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Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Leith

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Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Leith

00:55

8.74km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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1.14 km

Victoria Quay, Leith

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Located in the redeveloped docklands area of North Leith, the Victoria Quay building is a grand project built as an extension to the old Scottish Offices. It replaced New St …

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2.53 km

Newhaven Modern Housing Blocks

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These new midrise housing blocks are tidy buildings. Bright and symmetrical and a good urban type scale.

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2.70 km

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

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Newhaven was first mentioned as a small harbour village in the 1500's. It was a fishing and shipbuilder community. Today it's part of Edinburgh with a wonderful harbour view. You …

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2.79 km

Mermaid Mural at Granton Harbour

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4.22 km

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

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Great views over the Forth, a nice place to stop for a rest or a picnic. There is a chance of seeing seals.

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4.53 km

View of Newhaven Waterfront

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Nice view

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7.54 km

Water of Leith Walkway

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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 …

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7.90 km

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

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I like coming here - there is also good gastronomy here

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8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.89 km

1.31 km

930 m

462 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Leith

Victoria Quay, Leith

Newhaven Modern Housing Blocks

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Mermaid Mural at Granton Harbour

Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay

View of Newhaven Waterfront

Water of Leith Walkway

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

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