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Lymphoy Road – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno

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Lymphoy Road – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno

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Lymphoy Road – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno

01:26

5.48km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.42 km

Lymphoy Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Road surface a bit broken and gravely in places, but otherwise good. Horses, llamas and lovely views.

Tip by

4.07 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

Tip by

4.52 km

Water of Leith Walkway: Balerno to Currie

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicer alternative to walking between two villages

Tip by

4.87 km

Linfoy Loop

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5.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.42 km

296 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.80 km

918 m

366 m

210 m

170 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

9°C

98 %

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Lymphoy Road – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno

Lymphoy Road

Water of Leith Walkway

Water of Leith Walkway: Balerno to Currie

Linfoy Loop

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