Marchmont And Sciennes, a vibrant region within Edinburgh, Scotland, offers a compelling environment for outdoor activities. Its unique geography, shaped by ancient volcanic activity and glaciation, provides a diverse landscape ranging from urban green spaces to prominent hills. This blend of urban accessibility and natural features makes Marchmont And Sciennes suitable for several sports like mountain biking, jogging, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more. The area's drumlin ridges and proximity to significant natural landmarks contribute to varied terrain for exploration.
Marchmont And Sciennes provides a range of outdoor activities for various interests and skill levels. With more than 50 routes available, the region caters to several sports, including jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and hiking. Joggers can find accessible, flat routes in areas like The Meadows, while those seeking elevation can explore trails around Blackford Hill. Cyclists can discover routes for touring and gravel biking, utilizing the area's varied terrain and connecting to paths like the Water of Leith Walkway. Mountain biking opportunities are also present, with routes that can lead to more rugged terrain in the wider Edinburgh area. More than 287,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Marchmont And Sciennes, resulting in an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars. For detailed information on specific activities, explore guides such as Running Trails around Marchmont And Sciennes, Cycling around Marchmont And Sciennes, and Hiking around Marchmont And Sciennes.
112
Routes
4.5
(272)
Average rating
9483
People visited

3.7
(6)
242
riders
62.6km
02:45
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.5
(4)
23
riders
15.5km
00:50
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
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14
riders
13.5km
00:38
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(23)
1,034
riders
52.1km
02:10
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(12)
82
riders
51.1km
04:30
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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47
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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63
riders
59.5km
03:45
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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29
riders
30.7km
01:53
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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80
riders
41.7km
03:08
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

1
riders
11.8km
00:51
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

1
riders
14.9km
01:01
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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81
riders
37.2km
02:26
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.1
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1,037
runners
5.27km
00:34
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

263
runners
9.19km
01:03
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

3.0
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211
runners
18.0km
02:04
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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626
runners
9.09km
00:57
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
72
hikers
3.99km
01:02
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

52
hikers
7.71km
02:23
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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24
hikers
10.6km
03:04
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

33
hikers
4.76km
01:16
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(7)
50
riders
11.9km
00:48
150m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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53
riders
18.3km
01:34
270m
270m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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35
riders
20.0km
01:13
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
49
riders
8.02km
00:29
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Marchmont And Sciennes offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Hiking, Road cycling, and Mountaineering. The region features 79 routes for exploration.
Marchmont And Sciennes has attracted more than 287,000 visitors on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from over 19,000 ratings.
Marchmont And Sciennes provides access to mountain biking opportunities, particularly connecting to the rugged terrain of the Pentland Hills. While the immediate area is more urban, its volcanic hills and drumlin ridges offer varied landscapes for mountain bikers. A dedicated guide for MTB Trails around Marchmont And Sciennes is available.
The Meadows offers accessible, flat routes for jogging. For more challenging terrain and elevation, trails around Blackford Hill and Arthur's Seat provide invigorating climbs. Explore options with the Running Trails around Marchmont And Sciennes guide.
The Meadows provides flat, accessible routes suitable for family cycling and casual walks. For hiking, a guide for Family-friendly hikes around Marchmont And Sciennes is available.
Marchmont And Sciennes offers 23 hiking routes, with options ranging from city hikes to easy trails. Guides such as Hiking around Marchmont And Sciennes and City hikes around Marchmont And Sciennes provide detailed information.
The area serves as a base for touring cyclists, with routes connecting to the Water of Leith Walkway. Gravel biking opportunities exist on less-paved paths and connecting routes to the Pentland Hills. Guides for Cycling around Marchmont And Sciennes and Gravel biking around Marchmont And Sciennes are available.
Yes, The Meadows offers flat and accessible routes suitable for casual activities. For hiking, an Easy hikes around Marchmont And Sciennes guide is available, providing options for less strenuous exploration.
The region benefits from proximity to Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, and Blackford Hill, offering panoramic views. The Pentland Hills to the south provide more rugged terrain. The Water of Leith Walkway also offers a scenic route.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including MTB Trails, Running Trails, Cycling, and Hiking. These guides provide detailed route information for various sports.
The Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council serves the area. Information can be found on their blog at marchmontandsciennes.blogspot.com.

