Water of Leith Walkway

Park · Dean

Water of Leith Walkway

Park · Dean

Damside, Edinburgh EH4 3BE, United Kingdom

Highlights

The serene 12-mile Water of Leith walkway offers a peaceful escape through charming spots like Dean Village, perfect for a leisurely stroll or bike ride.

Damside, Edinburgh EH4 3BE, United Kingdom Get directions

waterofleith.org.uk

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"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

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Mees Vonk (Mees)

Google

There’s such a soothing ambience when you’re walking through Dean Village. This is also the case for the Water of Leith Walkway. It’s very quiet around here and it almost feels like a movie set. Would recommend to take a stroll down here with your partner. It has something so magical.

Amanda Burton

Google

A beautiful walk along a river with many moods, sometimes calm and still and other times a torrent crashing over rocks and weird. Beautiful buildings, plants and wildlife. A lovely way to spend a day. Feels like you are miles away in the countryside, not in the middles of Scotland's capital city.

Metal Mama

Google

Did this walk after venturing down Circus Lane. There was nobody about and it was really nice to be able to do the walk before being subjected to lots of overseas tourists in Dean village. There's a few benches dotted along the way so you can stop by and take in the peace and quiet. Would like to know more about the stone statue along the walk.

Connie_and_ Robbie

Google

Peaceful river trail feels like an oasis in the city. Met lots of locals out walking their dogs and quite a few joggers, too.

Marc Bombenon

Google

Amazing walk in the heart of Edinburgh. While over 2 million people attend the Fringe Festival and streets are packed, this beautiful gem of a walk goes totally unnoticed. Walked for over 3 hours and met only a handful of locals in the morning over miles of quiet and an unseen walkway along the water of Leith. Start at the Water of Leith Visitor centre and wind your way back to the center of Edinburgh. Mostly paved, many parts shaded by woods, it is peaceful and tranquil.

kedar donepudi

Google

It's perfect place for nature lovers 😍 ❤️. I loved the place. I wish to spend more time here. If possible wish to have house. Water sound makes such a wonderful music. Nature is beauty of God. Sitting alone listening to water, birds, trees sounds 👌 😍. Suggest time is early morning or evening especially in spring season.

Paul Tooze (No Journey Too Small)

Google

I walked from the Museum of Art following the Iron Man Trail to the harbour along the bank of the River Leith. I really enjoyed this 10km section of a much longer walk. The walk gets a bit confused towards the harbour but all in all it’s very good with a good Caffe Nero halfway along

Michael Rowarth

Google

A beautiful view of Dean Village overlooking the River. Stunning architecture and such a quaint and scenic spot.