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Water of Leith Walkway – Riggs Climb loop from Kingsknowe

Water of Leith Walkway – Riggs Climb loop from Kingsknowe

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Water of Leith Walkway – Riggs Climb loop from Kingsknowe

01:03

22.3km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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After 2.55 km for 51 m

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Start point

Train Station

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3.12 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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5.67 km

Linfoy Loop

Highlight • Trail

6.03 km

Water of Leith Walkway: Balerno to Currie

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicer alternative to walking between two villages

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10.8 km

Riggs Climb

Highlight • Climb

Get in the right gear and grind

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12.0 km

Stack of Logs on Nail Trail Extension

Highlight • Trail

Follow this all the way to the point where the road turns right down hill then turn right still following the trail for a great descent.

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16.0 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

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22.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

5.80 km

5.62 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

5.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Water of Leith Walkway – Riggs Climb loop from Kingsknowe

Water of Leith Walkway

Linfoy Loop

Water of Leith Walkway: Balerno to Currie

Riggs Climb

Stack of Logs on Nail Trail Extension

Water of Leith Walkway

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