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Bruntsfield Links – The Meadows loop from Southside

Bike touring routes & trails

Bruntsfield Links – The Meadows loop from Southside

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Bruntsfield Links – The Meadows loop from Southside

00:20

5.15km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

530 m

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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2

1.19 km

The Meadows

Highlight • Natural

Very nice to cycle around the meadows. You get a nice view of Arthur seat and there are plenty of cafes around as well as a few bike shops nearby. It can get busy with pedestrians at times.

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3

1.70 km

Candlemaker Row

Highlight • Monument

Nice street in Edinburgh.
Candlemaker Row (known as a "Back Alley.") "Reputed to be the original Diagon Alley!" Famed for weird and wonderful shops inc. Under the Stairs, The Witchcraft …

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4

1.73 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized …

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5

1.81 km

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Merchant Street View. There are some nice bridges like that in Edinburgh.

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6

1.87 km

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

Highlight • Viewpoint

George IV Bridge view / Cowgate. There are some nice bridges like that in Edinburgh.

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7

2.02 km

The Mound, Edinburgh

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

an artificial slope and road, which connects Edinburgh's New and Old Towns

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B

5.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

492 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

536 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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