Water of Leith, Dean Village and the Botanic Gardens

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 am UTC+00:00

Haymarket Station, M&S | Edinburgh

Livingston Ramblers Group
Publisher/HostLivingston Ramblers Group
Water of Leith, Dean Village and the Botanic Gardens
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Overview
Starting from Haymarket Station we will walk along the Water of Leith to the picturesque Dean Village. We then carry along the Water of Leith towards the Botanic Gardens (East Gate) and walk a trail around the Gardens to the West Gate. Hot drinks and snacks can be bought at the Terrace Cafe, but there is plenty of seating outside if you have brought your own drink and snack. We then make our way back to Haymarket Station, passing through Inverleith Park.
Meeting time: 9:00 am
Start time: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time: 1:30 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 11km / 6.8mi
Ascent: 46m / 151ft
Type: circular
Mostly good paths, some of which may be muddy. There are steep steps down to the Water of Leith and steep steps back up again. There are also some roads to cross and care should be taken.
Meeting time: 9:00 am
We will meet on Platform One, Livingston North Train Station. We will catch the 9:07 am train to Haymarket.
Starting point
Grid reference: NT 24029 73159
Nearest postcode: EH12 5EY
what3words: liked.native.them
Start time: 9:30 am
Start Point is next the Marks and Spencer in Haymarket Station at 9:30am
Contact Jane to join on 07803 050511
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