Water of Leith Wonder Walk

Walks, Scotland, City of Edinburgh
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Water of Leith Wonder Walk

Inverleith Ward, Edinburgh

by claud

  • 2 hours / 4km
  • 27

A classic Edinburgh walk with great art spaces along the way as well as nature & history.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public transport
  • Child friendly
  • History

Walk preview

Map preview for Water of Leith Wonder Walk
  1. 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.

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

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

  3. The houses and gardens around here are lovely.

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

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

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

  5. Ann Street is lined with stunning Georgian houses.

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

  6. 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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