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Water of Leith Walkway – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Heriot-Watt University

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Currie

Water of Leith Walkway – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Heriot-Watt University

Easy

3.0

(2)

23

riders

Water of Leith Walkway – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Heriot-Watt University

00:26

7.30km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 539 m for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

733 m

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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2

3.28 km

Linfoy Loop

Highlight • Trail

3

3.64 km

Nicer alternative to walking between two villages

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4

4.08 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

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B

7.30 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

772 m

529 m

259 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

1.72 km

205 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 11 June

17°C

10°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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