Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

01:01

9.73km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.12 km

Inverleith Park Sports Field

Highlight • Settlement

In 1889 the city acquired South Inverleith Mains Farm from the Rocheid family to create Inverleith Park, adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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5.45 km

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural

The botanical garden is worth a visit in all seasons. Very nice borders, themed gardens & greenhouses. Best time: May / June and autumn.

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8.11 km

Inverleith Park Pond

Highlight • Natural

Check out the boardwalk view across the pond!

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8.88 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice way right on the water.

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9.42 km

Stockbridge Market Arch

Highlight • Monument

Saturday 10am-4pm.

A foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food.

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9.57 km

Fortitude Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee and great baking, made on site. Try the vegan haggis sausage roll!

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9.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.58 km

1.87 km

1.52 km

236 m

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

3.38 km

236 m

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

Inverleith Park Sports Field

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Inverleith Park Pond

Water of Leith Walkway

Stockbridge Market Arch

Fortitude Coffee

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