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Five Ways Junction – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Newhaven

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Five Ways Junction – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Newhaven

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Five Ways Junction – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Newhaven

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3.21km

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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281 m

Five Ways Junction

Highlight • Cycleway

As the name suggests, five paths radiate from this junction. Reading clockwise, they are: the above-mentioned Hawthornvale Path from Lindsay Road; the Chancelot Path, which links up with the Warriston …

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1.27 km

Scenic Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Sweet winding path through the forest

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1.37 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • Forest

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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1.47 km

Stone Archway in St Mark’s Park

Highlight • Bridge

The path probably follows an old railway line.

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1.57 km

Small Waterfall in Edinburgh

Highlight • River

Nice place to rest, although noisy, but it looks just beautiful as the water rushes down

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2.80 km

North Edinburgh Cycle Network

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clearly marked but watch out for folk walking

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3.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

661 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

451 m

421 m

240 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

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Five Ways Junction – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Newhaven

Five Ways Junction

Scenic Forest Path

Water of Leith Walkway

Stone Archway in St Mark’s Park

Small Waterfall in Edinburgh

North Edinburgh Cycle Network

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