The Walkway

The walkway is a delightful stroll away from the hustle-and-bustle of the city, and ideal for families.

The walkway passes many areas of interest including: Colinton Village, Craiglockhart Dell, the Union Canal, Saughton Gardens, Murrayfield Stadium, the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, Dean Village, Stockbridge, the Royal Botanic Garden and Leith. 

The route is suitable for cycling and is partly accessible by wheelchairs and on horseback. You can also see amazing works of art such as The Colinton Tunnel and 6 Times by Anthony Gormley.

You can listen to a commentary of the route along the walkway while you walk by connecting to our Audio Trail

The Water of Leith Walkway was completed in 2002 by courtesy of Millennium Project funding.  It is managed by The City of Edinburgh Council Parks, Greenspace and Cemeteries Department who also manage many of the parks and greenspaces along the 13 mile route.

The route is well signposted and a walkway map is available from the Visitor Centre priced £1.00 or you can buy your detailed map now using the Paypal button below.  

Alternatively, you can download a basic pdf map of the route – here.

The following is a rough guide to mileage along the walkway:  Balerno to Slateford is 5 miles – 2 hours, Slateford to Leith is 7.5 miles – 3 hours,  Roseburn to Stockbridge approx 2 miles – 45 mins, Stockbridge to Leith approx 3.5 miles – 1 hour 20 mins.

Path Closure Information

Bridge Closures in the Dells

Due to fallen trees upstream of the Visitors Centre Kate’s Mill Bridge is closed. This does not affect the main path.

Buy a Walkway Map

This is a printed map which will be posted to you so please select the correct option for UK or International Postage 

Featured Events

Sat 10th May

Plant Sale!

Pick up some bargain plants & help the Water of Leith Conservation Trust
11am - 1pm or until we sell out!
Free but bring cash for plants!

Sat 24th May

Power of Water – photography walk

Join award winning nature photographer Charles Everitt and the Water of Leith Conservation Trust, for a photography walk along the Water of Leith exploring the many aspects of the ‘Powers of Water’! Bring your camera or mobile phone and get some tips from Charles about taking a great picture – all abilities and types of camera are welcome!
2pm - 4pm
Members Free - others £7

Sun 22nd Jun

Discover the Story of “The Coalie” – Guided Walk

Join us for a guided walk of the Coalie Park area as we uncover the rich and evolving history of The Coalie.
1:30pm - 3:30pm
£7, free to members

Paths for Everyone - Code of Conduct

Our city is great for walking and cycling with its network of off-road paths across the city. 
 
These paths are for everyone. Whether you’re, out for a stroll, heading to work, off for a run, walking the dog, going for a bike ride, out for the day with the kids.
 
We would like everyone to be able to use the paths in safety and comfort. Please follow this simple code of conduct.

Paths for Everyone is an initiative created by sustrans in their vision of a National Cycle Network and is an initiative supported by Edinburgh Council

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