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Craigentinny/Meadowbank

Scott Monument – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

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Craigentinny/Meadowbank

Scott Monument – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

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Scott Monument – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

02:39

42.8km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.31 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience …

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18.6 km

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Newhaven was first mentioned as a small harbour village in the 1500's. It was a fishing and shipbuilder community. Today it's part of Edinburgh with a wonderful harbour view. You …

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20.2 km

Water of Leith

Lake

25.7 km

Cockburn Street

Highlight • Settlement

Cockburn Street, one of the most charming and vibrant streets in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, is an absolute must-visit for any traveler to the Scottish capital. With its …

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26.2 km

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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26.4 km

Princes Street Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Princes Street Gardens is one of the most important city parks located in the heart of Edinburgh. It separates the Old Town from the New Town.

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27.3 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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29.1 km

Bruntsfield Links

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are heading to the Meadows, make sure to head up through Bruntsfield links too. Great running network here!

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38.0 km

As the name suggests, five paths radiate from this junction. Reading clockwise, they are: the above-mentioned Hawthornvale Path from Lindsay Road; the Chancelot Path, which links up with the Warriston …

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

8.89 km

8.04 km

7.10 km

1.77 km

343 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

4.11 km

2.64 km

341 m

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Sunday 12 July

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Scott Monument – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh Castle

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Cockburn Street

Scott Monument

Princes Street Gardens

Victoria Street

Bruntsfield Links

Five Ways Junction

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