Water of Leith

Walks, Scotland, City of Edinburgh

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  • Bus routes 24 & 29 both go along Kerr Street. From Stock Bridge, turn onto Dean Terrace.

    Step 1: Bus routes 24 & 29 both go along Kerr Street. From Stock Bridge, turn onto Dean Terrace.

  • Cross a couple of side roads as you head uphill.

    Step 2: Cross a couple of side roads as you head uphill.

  • The houses and gardens around here are lovely.

    Step 3: The houses and gardens around here are lovely.

  • Follow the road as it bends right into Ann Street.

    Step 4: Follow the road as it bends right into Ann Street.

  • Ann Street is lined with stunning Georgian houses.

    Step 5: Ann Street is lined with stunning Georgian houses.

  • At the end of the road, follow the bend in the road to turn left into Dean Park Crescent and head uphill.

    Step 6: At the end of the road, follow the bend in the road to turn left into Dean Park Crescent and head uphill.

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