Lochend Park map

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Park in the northeast of the city, centred on a loch.

Lochend Park is managed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Its main feature is a natural spring-fed loch, with a viewing platform at the north end, and there are many waterfowl. There are paths around the loch, open grassy areas, trees, a play area and a 16th Century doocot. The land slopes upwards away from the loch, with some steep slopes and crags on the east side.

The park was once meadow land belonging to the Earl of Moray, who used the loch for irrigation. Lochend Loch was Leith's main water supply from around 1650, and there is an early 18th Century pump station, between the doocot and the loch.

Location

Near: Edinburgh
Lat,Lng: 55.96215,-3.16065
OS Grid Ref: NT276749
Postcode: EH7 6BT

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Northern part of Lochend Park, with Doocot and viewing platform
Credit: Sally Lindsay

Lochend Loch and Arthur's Seat, from the viewing platform
Credit: Crawford Lindsay

Path on W side of Lochend Loch
Credit: Sally Lindsay

Southern part of Lochend Park
Credit: Sally Lindsay

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