I have walked this lane many times. It does not have a street name. However, it is a good shortcut from the Burns Monument (south of Regent Road) to Calton Road, or just to the east of Jacob’s Ladder.

Although this hidden lane has stairs, it is not as steep as those of Jacob’s Ladder. As a result, it is an easier alternative.

I personally like walking it. It’s like a secret passageway to my destination. In Spring it is quite pretty too!

As you reach the fork in the lane the views of Waverley and the Old Town are worth the stop.

Then as you continue south to Calton Road one has to be prepared for the stairs.

Again the stairs are not as steep as those of Jacob’s Ladder but there are quite a few of them.

I like discovering these “country lanes” in the middle of the city.

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