About St Leonard's Crag Green & Innocent Railway Trail
Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide
Under the Salisbury Crags
Positioned on the eastern boundary of the Southside, this green space connects residential Newington directly with the wilderness of Holyrood Park.
The Historic Innocent Railway
Here lies the entrance to the 1831 Innocent Railway tunnel, Scotland's first railway line, now transformed into a traffic-free walking and cycling route towards the Lothians.
Key Highlights & Facilities
Verified visitor amenities, accessibility, and distinctive features
Visitor Perspectives
Verified authentic traveler observations
“Riding through the historic stone tunnel out into the green valley beneath Salisbury Crags is one of the coolest cycling entries into the city center.”
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