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View of Edinburgh Castle – Bruntsfield Links loop from Burdiehouse

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View of Edinburgh Castle – Bruntsfield Links loop from Burdiehouse

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View of Edinburgh Castle – Bruntsfield Links loop from Burdiehouse

01:19

20.9km

220m

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.96 km

The Old Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Two traditional bars in Edinburgh.

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5.36 km

Alpkit Edinburgh Outdoor Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome to Alpkit Edinburgh! Our first Scottish store is finally open. Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take a look round the store.

Check out more here: alpkit.com/pages/edinburgh

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5.58 km

Artist Residence at Summerhall

Highlight • Other

7.09 km

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.21 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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8.65 km

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Highlight • Structure

Filmhouse Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Filmhouse was a cinema, which opened in 1979. It was home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival. The cinema closed in October 2022.
The building re-opened in June 2025.

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9.23 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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14.3 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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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.43 km

1.73 km

855 m

664 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

2.22 km

252 m

164 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View of Edinburgh Castle – Bruntsfield Links loop from Burdiehouse

The Old Bell Inn

Alpkit Edinburgh Outdoor Store

Artist Residence at Summerhall

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Candlemaker Row

Edinburgh Filmhouse

View of Edinburgh Castle

Bruntsfield Links

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