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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Starting from Haymarket Station we will walk along the Water of Leith to the picturesque Dean Village.  We then carry along the Water of Leith towards the Botanic Gardens (East Gate) and walk a trail around the Gardens to the West Gate.  Hot drinks and snacks can be bought at the Terrace Cafe, but there is plenty of seating outside if you have brought your own drink and snack.   We then make our way back to Haymarket Station, passing through Inverleith Park.  

Saturday, 6 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
46m / 151ft
Type:
circular

Mostly good paths, some of which may be muddy.  There are steep steps down to the Water of Leith and steep steps back up again.  There are also some roads to cross and care should be taken.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Introductory walk

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03584 68690
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8FD
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

We will meet on Platform One, Livingston North Train Station. We will catch the 9:07 am train to Haymarket.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 24029 73159
Nearest postcode:
EH12 5EY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Start Point is next the Marks and Spencers in Haymarket Station at 9:30am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking