Arthur's Seat – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Brunstane

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Arthur's Seat – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Brunstane

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Arthur's Seat – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Brunstane

05:43

21.4km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.63 km

Duddingston Loch

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Duddington Loch is a freshwater lake nestled at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It's an important habitat for various bird species particular during migration seasons. In the nearby village of …

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6.24 km

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

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6.55 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

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nice

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7.15 km

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

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Incredibly great views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

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11.8 km

Water of Leith Walkway

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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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13.7 km

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

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I like coming here - there is also good gastronomy here

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14.0 km

Victoria Swing Bridge

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is currently being restored

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18.9 km

Viewpoint

19.7 km

Portobello Beach

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Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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21.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

4.63 km

3.85 km

2.80 km

512 m

357 m

231 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

6.87 km

3.43 km

623 m

620 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

32 %

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Arthur's Seat – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Brunstane

Duddingston Loch

Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

Water of Leith Walkway

View of the Water of Leith, Leith

Victoria Swing Bridge

Portobello Beach

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