Newhaven Harbour Lighthouse – Newhaven Harbour loop from Leith
Newhaven Harbour Lighthouse – Newhaven Harbour loop from Leith
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Newhaven Harbour Lighthouse – Newhaven Harbour loop from Leith
01:21
5.32km
20m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
931 m
Basil's Bar & Kitchen
Highlight • Pub
1.23 km
Anchor Sculpture
Highlight • Structure
2.65 km
View of the Firth of Forth
Highlight • Viewpoint
3.33 km
View of the Forth Road Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
3.72 km
Newhaven Harbour Lighthouse
Highlight • Historical Site
The original lighthouse was built around 1830. It is located halfway along the breakwater of Newhaven harbour, a smaller stone tower with a domed roof.
The second Newhaven Harbour Lighthouse was established in 1869 and built by James Dove and Company, Edinburgh. It is a 50-foot-high octagonal cast-iron tower.
The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1930.
In 2018 the lighthouse was relit by Forth Ports, with colour-changing LEDs for decorative purposes. (lighthouseaccommodation.co.uk/directory/newhaven-harbour-lighthouse/)
Tip by
3.90 km
Newhaven Harbour
Highlight • Viewpoint
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Tip by
5.32 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.94 km
941 m
343 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.61 km
1.98 km
404 m
174 m
143 m
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