St Bernard's Well – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

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St Bernard's Well – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

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St Bernard's Well – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

03:28

13.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.1 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice way right on the water.

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2.45 km

St Bernard's Well

Highlight • Monument

The place is very nice for a walk outside the city and at the same time in the center of Edinburgh

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4.18 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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4.29 km

View of Bell's Brae Bridge and the Footbridge in Dean Village

Highlight • Settlement

This spot is ideal to see both the 'Footbridge Water of Leith walkway' (komoot.com/highlight/6454106) on the left hand side and the 'Bell's brae bridge' towards your right.

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4.86 km

Water of Leith Riverside and Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Be sure to admire the bridge over you and the surrounding area from the viewpoint...it's worth it

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5.93 km

Water of Leith Walkway – Tanfield Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This bit is especially beautiful.

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7.77 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • Forest

The Waters Of Leith Walk is always nicest when you’re able to walk straight next to the river and enjoy the nature.

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10.0 km

Victoria Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

is currently being restored

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

3.17 km

2.21 km

1.33 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

5.43 km

892 m

652 m

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2022,Edinburgh – Water of Leith Walkway

The Walk of Leith is a hiking trail along the little river Leith and is about 18 km long. We started in the coastal town of Leith, as the Majestic Hop-on Bus also stops here. The walk starts a few meters from the stop, which is located directly in front of a large shopping center, on the second floor of …

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