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Dean Village Waterfall – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Dean Village Waterfall – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Dean Village Waterfall – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

03:04

11.3km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.71 km

Scottish National Gallery

Highlight • Monument

The Scottish National Gallery is one of the country's major museums and is well worth a visit.

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3.12 km

Circus Lane

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Have you heard of Circus Lane? Everyone has heard of Princes Street, but believe me this little hidden gem is the real jewel in Edinburgh's urban crown.

Certainly it's not …

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4.39 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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6.90 km

St Bernard's Well

Highlight • Monument

The place is very nice for a walk outside the city and at the same time in the center of Edinburgh

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8.90 km

Dean Village Waterfall

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A place to linger and dream. Nature in the centre of the city.

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9.03 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

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Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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9.14 km

View of Bell's Brae Bridge and the Footbridge in Dean Village

Highlight • Settlement

This spot is ideal to see both the 'Footbridge Water of Leith walkway' (komoot.com/highlight/6454106) on the left hand side and the 'Bell's brae bridge' towards your right.

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11.0 km

Scott Monument

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The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

2.25 km

1.20 km

965 m

938 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

4.61 km

754 m

576 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

22°C

12°C

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Dean Village Waterfall – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Scottish National Gallery

Circus Lane

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

St Bernard's Well

Dean Village Waterfall

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

View of Bell's Brae Bridge and the Footbridge in Dean Village

Scott Monument

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