Walks · Our pick in Edinburgh
The Water of Leith: Dean Village to Stockbridge
Self-guided
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Image courtesy of © Craig Wallace · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About The Water of Leith: Dean Village to Stockbridge
The Water of Leith Walkway follows the river through the city; the stretch from Dean Village to Stockbridge passes under Thomas Telford’s Dean Bridge. The Water of Leith Conservation Trust looks after the river and its walkway.
Why it's on our list
- Riverside
- Easy
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Water of Leith: Dean Village to Stockbridge before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Water of Leith: Dean Village to Stockbridge are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- West EndTram600 m7 min walk
- HaymarketTram750 m9 min walk
- HaymarketRail800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Edinburgh Castle1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- National Museum1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Holyroodhouse2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Arthur’s Seat3.6 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Britannia4.2 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Edinburgh Airport8.8 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 29 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Edinburgh Waverley1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min