Water of Leith

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Water of Leith

Park · Dean

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Damside, Edinburgh EH4 3BE, United Kingdom

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Scenic riverside path popular for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers  

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Damside, Edinburgh EH4 3BE, United Kingdom Get directions

waterofleith.org.uk

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Damside, Edinburgh EH4 3BE, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 131 510 7373
waterofleith.org.uk

Features

wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Aug 8, 2025

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On the Grid : Water of Leith Walkway

"The walkway passes through many areas of interest including: Colinton Village and Dell, the Union Canal, Saughton Winter Gardens, Murrayfield Stadium, the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, Dean Village, Stockbridge, the Royal Botanic Garden and Leith. Ideal for family walks, the walkway is a delightful afternoon’s stroll, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The route is suitable for cycling and is accessible in part by wheelchairs and even by horseback." - CRE-ATE

https://onthegrid.city/edinburgh/stockbridge/water-of-leith-walkway
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Charmaine k

Google
Absolutely beautiful especially when the skies are clear and sunny. It is a beautiful walk filled with nature and dog walkers. Walking here does require you to walk down a somewhat steep slope so it might not be suitable for those with week knees.

J Ski

Google
Gorgeous morning stroll (or run!) to escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the local greenery next to cool water. It does seem to get busier towards midday and beyond, but still worth the visit.

Emily

Google
Stunning walk along the river. We often walk towards Balerno from the Water of Leith visitor center and it is absolutely beautiful! It takes you through beautiful woodland and then up through Colinton tunnel which is decorated with amazing murals - well worth a visit! This section of the walk also links to the popular cycle 75 route and the Union canal into Edinburgh. A perfect place to walk dogs, especially if they like going in and out of the river, and usually very quiet and peaceful despite it's popularity. Also great for trail running! The path gets busier the closer you get to Leith, Edinburgh and particularly Dean Village but it's equally as beautiful and well worth seeing Dean Village from the waters edge.

Tracey McDonald

Google
Nice walk along the river. Well used but still quiet. Some beautiful spots to take photos and watch the wildlife. So close to the city this is a beautiful calm spot to reconnect with nature and relax.

Jess D

Google
A nice walk, about an hour one way at a very gentle pace, some steep parts and some stairs. Lovely wildlife, ducks and ducklings this time of year (June) and grey herons. Calming water noises but some parts of the path are narrow.

웅냥냥

Google
A really pretty view. But let's just remember that there are so many bugs this season. Listening to the flowing water makes me feel very comfortable.

yukta shelke

Google
Good and calming walk. However tourists don’t go beyond that iconic bridge which you will see in all videos and photos. I would recommend to walk towards national galleries for truly calming walk.

Alice B

Google
One of my biggest recommendation when visiting Edinburgh! Very cosy and calming atmosphere by the water. It is also so beautiful!