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Water of Leith Walkway – Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh loop from Leith

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Water of Leith Walkway – Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh loop from Leith

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Water of Leith Walkway – Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh loop from Leith

02:13

8.58km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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877 m

Small Waterfall in Edinburgh

Highlight • River

Nice place to rest, although noisy, but it looks just beautiful as the water rushes down

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979 m

Stone Archway in St Mark’s Park

Highlight • Bridge

The path probably follows an old railway line.

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1.07 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • Forest

The Waters Of Leith Walk is always nicest when you’re able to walk straight next to the river and enjoy the nature.

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2.41 km

Rocheid Path

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful quiet hiking trail....be sure to walk close to the water

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2.99 km

Water of Leith Walkway – Tanfield Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This bit is especially beautiful.

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3.36 km

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural

The botanical garden is worth a visit in all seasons. Very nice borders, themed gardens & greenhouses. Best time: May / June and autumn.

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3.68 km

Inverleith Park Sports Field

Highlight • Settlement

In 1889 the city acquired South Inverleith Mains Farm from the Rocheid family to create Inverleith Park, adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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7.34 km

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

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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8.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.44 km

984 m

956 m

377 m

156 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

3.07 km

966 m

769 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

19°C

11°C

20 %

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Water of Leith Walkway – Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh loop from Leith

Small Waterfall in Edinburgh

Stone Archway in St Mark’s Park

Water of Leith Walkway

Rocheid Path

Water of Leith Walkway – Tanfield Footbridge

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Inverleith Park Sports Field

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

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