Geology of Edinburgh course: Water of Leith walk
Event Date:
21st November 2025
Event Time:
10:00 am GMT
Event Description
Welcome to the Geology of Edinburgh course, a combination of walks and online learning in October and November 2025. You are welcome to attend the whole course, or individual sessions. Programme & booking information – geowalks.scot/geology-courses/.
Geology of Edinburgh course: Erosion and landscape formation, Water of Leith
Follow the Water of Leith upstream from an old shoreline, through a deep rocky gorge to the swamp beyond, to appreciate how ice and meltwater have shaped Edinburgh’s landscape.
THE ROCKS: Edinburgh’s river, the Water of Leith, flows through a varied landscape created from the erosion of different rock types by water and ice over a long time period.
THE WALK: Follow the Water of Leith from Stockbridge to Dean Village and onwards past Murrayfield to Saughton Park (where there are plenty of bus services back towards the start point). I have classified this as a Moderate Walk, not always on paths, it may be rough or slippery underfoot at times. It may be wet, windy or cold. Come equipped with strong footwear and waterproof clothing. Duration 3 hours, distance 5 km.
MEETING POINT & ROUTE: Meet at the corner of Kerr Street and Saunders Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Grid reference NT 2464 7451 | Nearest Postcode: EH3 6SZ | What3Words: moment.bottle.status | Route Map.
