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Hutchison/Chesser

Water of Leith Walkway – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Slateford

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Hutchison/Chesser

Water of Leith Walkway – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Slateford

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Water of Leith Walkway – Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Slateford

03:28

32.6km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.85 km

Dreamer of Peace Statue, Saughton Gardens

Highlight • Structure

2

8.19 km

Ferry Road Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Ferry Road path is an off-road walking/running/cycle trail that roughly parallels the main A902 Ferry Road in or out of Edinburgh. It follows the course of an old railway …

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3

11.9 km

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Newhaven was first mentioned as a small harbour village in the 1500's. It was a fishing and shipbuilder community. Today it's part of Edinburgh with a wonderful harbour view. You …

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4

13.7 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The Water of Leith Walkway was completed in 2002 by courtesy of Millennium Project funding. It is managed by The City of Edinburgh Council Parks, Greenspace and Cemeteries Department who …

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5

14.3 km

The Shore, Leith

Highlight • Settlement

Cobbled streets make for great fun to run over or on the bike! Plenty of cafes down here for a bite to eat.

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6

17.7 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for running. Used as part of the Edinburgh Marathon/Half-Marathon route.

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7

19.0 km

Beachfront Café

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of cafes down here, plus a Civerinos pizza 😏 Not the best idea idea if you have to run home though!

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25.0 km

Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9

26.7 km

Edinburgh Marathon Start Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Starting in front of the Royal Commonwealth Pool!

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B

32.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

4.38 km

3.37 km

2.68 km

1.97 km

1.40 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

16.8 km

9.79 km

3.29 km

1.90 km

478 m

285 m

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Sunday 31 May

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12°C

91 %

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