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St Bernard's Well – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

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St Bernard's Well – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

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St Bernard's Well – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

03:26

13.2km

90m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.1 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 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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4.08 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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4.19 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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4.76 km

Water of Leith Riverside and Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Be sure to admire the bridge over you and the surrounding area from the viewpoint...it's worth it

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5.83 km

Water of Leith Walkway – Tanfield Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This bit is especially beautiful.

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7.67 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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8.90 km

Water of Leith Path

Highlight • River

Nice contrast to the busier city center.

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9.95 km

Victoria Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

is currently being restored

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

2.53 km

1.99 km

1.40 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

5.18 km

1.47 km

925 m

115 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

19°C

14°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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St Bernard's Well – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Edinburgh

St Bernard's Well

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

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

Water of Leith Riverside and Viaduct

Water of Leith Walkway – Tanfield Footbridge

Water of Leith Walkway

Water of Leith Path

Victoria Swing Bridge

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