Description
An alternative to Edilei one. More of a 'hidden Edinburgh' option, taking in some of the extensive traffic-free converted old railway lines, plus Water of Leith walkway. Advantages: greener, quieter, stairway-free. Disadvantages: slightly longer, fewer views of the city. If going from Leith to Waverley, the stretch from King George V Park to St Andrew Square is consistently (and pretty steeply) uphill, and might not be suitable for everyone
An alternative to Edilei one. More of a 'hidden Edinburgh' option, taking in some of the extensive traffic-free converted old railway lines, plus Water of Leith walkway. Advantages: greener, quieter, stairway-free. Disadvantages: slightly longer, fewer views of the city. If going from Leith to Waverley, the stretch from King George V Park to St Andrew Square is consistently (and pretty steeply) uphill, and might not be suitable for everyone
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Edinburgh
Grid Ref
NT2569673813
Lat / Lon
55.95157° / -3.19147°
Easting / Northing
325,696E / 673,813N
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Leith
Grid Ref
NT2697376403
Lat / Lon
55.97503° / -3.17173°
Easting / Northing
326,973E / 676,403N
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Edinburgh | |
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Grid Ref | NT2569673813 |
Lat / Lon | 55.95157° / -3.19147° |
Easting / Northing | 325,696E / 673,813N |
What3Words | shape.pads.choice |
Leith | |
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Grid Ref | NT2697376403 |
Lat / Lon | 55.97503° / -3.17173° |
Easting / Northing | 326,973E / 676,403N |
What3Words | with.wants.manage |
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