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Scott Monument – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

04:01

15.2km

130m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.3 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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267 m

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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1.97 km

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

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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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2.08 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

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Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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2.20 km

Dean Village Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to linger and dream. Nature in the centre of the city.

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2.63 km

Dean Bridge over the Water of Leith

Highlight • Historical Site

Leith Walk is a street elsewhere in the city. The bridge is over the Water of Leith.

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4.60 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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7.51 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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9.83 km

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

Highlight • River

I like coming here - there is also good gastronomy here

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15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

2.93 km

2.78 km

1.74 km

430 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

5.96 km

1.30 km

675 m

454 m

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

3°C

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Scott Monument – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Scott Monument

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

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

Dean Village Waterfall

Dean Bridge over the Water of Leith

St Bernard's Well

Water of Leith Walkway

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

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