Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson is a collection of residential areas located within Edinburgh, Scotland. These areas are notable for their direct access to significant green spaces and established outdoor routes, providing opportunities for various activities. The landscape is characterized by its proximity to the Water of Leith Walkway and the Union Canal, offering urban green corridors for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more.
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106
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.9
(12)
86
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
(2)
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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5.0
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11
hikers
5.18km
01:22
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
hikers
27.1km
07:34
510m
510m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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243
hikers
5.65km
01:36
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

65
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
315
riders
86.4km
03:54
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.2
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291
riders
55.8km
02:52
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.6
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165
riders
65.6km
03:09
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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219
riders
46.4km
02:12
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(34)
178
riders
30.3km
01:50
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

60
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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51
riders
20.7km
01:16
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

54
riders
91.5km
05:37
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
186
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

74
runners
13.6km
01:26
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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26
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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16
riders
36.0km
02:39
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
52.3km
04:27
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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39
riders
26.2km
01:49
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
8
riders
41.9km
02:22
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The area features 29 routes with an average rating of 4.63 stars from more than 266,000 visitors. These activities leverage the area's proximity to the Water of Leith Walkway and the Union Canal.
Road cycling routes often utilize the flat, traffic-free Union Canal towpath, which is part of National Cycle Route 754. This path provides a smooth surface suitable for various cycling levels. For more options, explore the Road Cycling Routes around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson guide.
Hiking trails are primarily found along the Water of Leith Walkway, an urban wildlife site that passes through Saughton Park. This path offers diverse scenery and surfaces. Detailed options are available in the Hiking around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson guide.
Yes, the area offers family-friendly options, particularly along the flat Union Canal towpath which is suitable for all ages. Saughton Park also provides accessible green spaces for leisurely walks. Specific routes can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson guide.
The main natural features are the Water of Leith Walkway and the Union Canal. The Water of Leith is an urban wildlife site with diverse flora and fauna, while the Union Canal offers a calm, traffic-free environment. Saughton Park also provides significant green space and connects to the Water of Leith.
Yes, several easy hiking routes are available, particularly along the Water of Leith Walkway and within Saughton Park. These paths generally have gentle gradients and mixed surfaces. The Easy hikes around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson guide provides suitable options.
Many routes in Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson are accessible via public transport, particularly bus services within Edinburgh. Specific hiking routes starting from bus stations are detailed in the Hikes from bus stations around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson guide.
Outdoor routes in Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson are popular, with more than 266,000 visitors exploring the area. The 29 available routes have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars, indicating high satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for cycling. These include Road Cycling Routes and a general Cycling around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson guide for touring. The Union Canal towpath is a key feature for many cycling routes.
While some sections of the Union Canal towpath may be suitable, the nearby Pentland Hills offer more rugged terrain and excellent off-road tracks for gravel biking. A dedicated guide for the area is available: Gravel biking around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson.
Dogs are generally permitted on public paths like the Water of Leith Walkway and the Union Canal towpath. It is advisable to keep dogs on a leash, especially in shared spaces and areas with wildlife, and to clean up after them.
The area provides various running trails, including flat paths along the Union Canal and mixed-surface routes along the Water of Leith Walkway. Saughton Park also offers green spaces for jogging. For specific routes, consult the Running Trails around Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson guide.

