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Dog-friendly walks in Edinburgh

Short answer: We have 5 dog-friendly walks listed in Edinburgh: Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, Pentland Hills Regional Park, Water of Leith Walkway, Inverleith Park, Water of Leith at Stockbridge and Dean Village.

Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat Holyrood

Outside: Dogs welcome; clean up after your dog; follow signs to keep dogs on a lead in some areas during nesting seasonFree

Last verified 2026-10-15 · Source: official site (Historic Environment Scotland)

Pentland Hills Regional Park Hillend, Bonaly and Harlaw

Outside: Keep dogs on a lead unless certain they will not run off; sheep, cattle and deer across most of the parkFree

Last verified 2026-10-15 · Source: official site (Pentland Hills Regional Park)

Water of Leith Walkway Balerno to Leith

Outside: Listed as dog friendly by Forever Edinburgh; clean up after your dogFree

Last verified 2026-10-15 · Source: official visitor guide (Forever Edinburgh)

Inverleith Park Stockbridge

Outside: Dogs welcome; keep them under close control and out of children's play areasFree

Last verified 2026-10-15 · Source: official visitor guide (Forever Edinburgh)

Water of Leith at Stockbridge and Dean Village Stockbridge

Outside: Listed as dog friendly by Forever Edinburgh; clean up after your dogFree

Last verified 2026-10-15 · Source: official visitor guide (Forever Edinburgh)

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