Path Along the Water of Leith – Bruntsfield Links loop from Edinburgh
Path Along the Water of Leith – Bruntsfield Links loop from Edinburgh
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Path Along the Water of Leith – Bruntsfield Links loop from Edinburgh
01:24
13.5km
90m
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: May 29, 2026
Tips
Includes a movable bridge
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After 1.28 km for 15 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.29 km
Leamington Lift Bridge
Highlight • Monument
The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing a previous bridge built in 1869. When the canal was shortened in 1922 to make Lochrin Basin the terminus it was moved to its present site to replace a wooden drawbridge.[1] It fell out of use by the 1960s, but as part of the Millennium Link project to restore the Union Canal, it required to be restored at least to allow boats to pass. A report published in the year 2000 had suggested fixing it permanently open, but the decision was taken to restore it to full working order.
The restoration involved removing the deck and the top member of the bridge to access the inner workings. It opened for the first time on 16 May 2002, followed by an official opening ceremony on 24 May.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leamington_Lift_Bridge
Tip by
4.61 km
Slateford Aqueduct
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
6.96 km
Dreamer of Peace Statue, Saughton Gardens
Highlight • Structure
7.40 km
Saughton Skatepark
Highlight • Structure
209 Balgreen Rd, Edinburgh
skateparks.skateboardscotland.com/view/saughton-skatepark
I visited the skatepark in 2012 - so the images might be a bit old - but the skatepark is still there!
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7.77 km
Path Along the Water of Leith
Highlight • River
Tip by
8.84 km
Roseburn Park Armoury Mural
Highlight • Monument
(Source: friendsofroseburnpark.org.uk/2019/04/13/armoury-mural )
Tip by
13.2 km
Bruntsfield Links
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
13.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.88 km
1.91 km
1.69 km
1.68 km
241 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.38 km
3.87 km
1.91 km
219 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
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Lowest point (40 m)
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Wednesday 8 July
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