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Liberton And District

Holyrood Palace – Victoria Street loop from Alnwickhill

Bike touring routes & trails

Liberton And District

Holyrood Palace – Victoria Street loop from Alnwickhill

Hard

53

riders

Holyrood Palace – Victoria Street loop from Alnwickhill

02:02

31.0km

400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.1 km for 41 m

After 11.5 km for 1 m

After 11.6 km for 8 m

After 24.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.68 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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2

9.83 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite a range of historically interesting buildings and monuments combined with a superb view - great for a sundowner on the grass.

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3

10.1 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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12.1 km

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It …

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5

22.2 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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6

24.3 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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7

24.5 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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8

24.5 km

View of Merchant Street Bridge

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

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

8.28 km

4.38 km

2.76 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

2.54 km

2.32 km

383 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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