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Leith Central

View of Edinburgh Castle – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Leith Central

View of Edinburgh Castle – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh

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View of Edinburgh Castle – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh

01:42

25.4km

360m

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: February 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.81 km for 91 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.02 km

Burns Monument

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The monument commemorates the life of Robert Burns (1759-1796), undoubtedly Scotland’s greatest poet. Located on Regent Road at the foot of Calton Hill, it was modelled on the Choragic Monument …

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2.57 km

Path to Calton Hill

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Calton Hill in Edinburgh is the city's most prominent elevation at 103 meters high. It is at the east end of Princes Street. On Calton Hill are the National Monument …

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5.67 km

Kerr Street Clock Tower

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Interesting house with a Bell tower on top - there is a pizza restaurant inside this building.

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12.8 km

Kaimes Road Climb

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Toughest climb in Edinburgh

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21.5 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

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Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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22.9 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

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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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24.0 km

Princes Street Gardens

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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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24.2 km

Scott Monument

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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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25.4 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

7.28 km

6.84 km

2.01 km

1.45 km

107 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

4.67 km

3.25 km

341 m

< 100 m

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