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Water of Leith Centre to Leith

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Overview

Water of Leith Centre to Leith
The second section of Water of Leith walkway. From the Water of Leith Centre we will follow the path to Leith.

Edinburgh Group Grade: B

Please contact walk leader to register and for walk and timing details.

Saturday, 3 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
3m / 10ft
Type:
linear
Website:
https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/walkway/

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 22133 70763
Nearest postcode:
EH14 1TQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 27080 76817
Nearest postcode:
EH6 6QA
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drop.estate.trips
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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