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Slateford Aqueduct – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Haymarket

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Slateford Aqueduct – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Haymarket

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4.9

(10)

78

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Slateford Aqueduct – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Haymarket

03:00

11.6km

70m

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: April 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 6.25 km for 149 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

955 m

Fountainbridge Green

Highlight • Structure

"New, small, linear park developed for public realm space, adjacent to new Boroughmuir High School and alongside the popular Union Canal towpath." Source: edinburghoutdoors.org.uk/directory-record/48/fountainbridge-green

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2

1.24 km

Union Canal Towpath, Fountainbridge

Highlight • River

Try to avoid this path during typical commuting hours as it can be really busy with walkers and cyclists

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3

3.92 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Slateford Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith. It was completed in 1822 and is around 150m in length with 8 arches in total.

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4

6.70 km

Saughton Park Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Natural

5

7.66 km

BT Murrayfield Stadium

Highlight • Structure

6

9.30 km

Anthony Gormley sculpture on the Water of Leith

Highlight • Monument

7

9.44 km

Sculpture in the Water, Near the Museum of Modern Art

Highlight • Structure

The figure is part of the exhibition or advertisement for the Museum of Modern Art. The museum is on the other side of the river, over the bridge and up the hill.

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8

9.48 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet and beautiful path right by the river.

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B

11.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

1.52 km

777 m

515 m

180 m

169 m

Surfaces

7.16 km

1.95 km

1.67 km

367 m

363 m

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