Canonmills Circuit

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Overview

Canonmills circuit, via Western Harbour and Water of Leith. The walk follows the railway path to Newhaven, then via Starbank Park, Western Harbour Lighthouse Park and Leith Fort to join the Water of Leith Walkway back to the start. We will take a short detour to visit the Bonnington Mill Water Wheel.

Edinburgh Group Grade C.

Please contact walk leader with a phone number for to register and for walk and meeting details.

Friday, 16 January 2026

Start time:: 10:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.3km / 6.4mi
Ascent:: 100m / 328ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 25385 75046
Nearest postcode:: EH7 4EN
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Start time:: 10:45 am

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