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Scott Monument – The Meadows loop from Tynecastle Park

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Scott Monument – The Meadows loop from Tynecastle Park

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Scott Monument – The Meadows loop from Tynecastle Park

01:28

24.3km

190m

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.01 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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4.93 km

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.96 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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9.93 km

Polwarth Crescent Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Union Canal Bridge Polwarth Crescent - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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17.0 km

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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17.1 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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20.6 km

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and speedy service at reasonable prices

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20.8 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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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

5.88 km

5.43 km

4.27 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

2.79 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

20°C

8°C

15 %

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Scott Monument – The Meadows loop from Tynecastle Park

View of Edinburgh Castle

Scott Monument

Bruntsfield Links

Polwarth Crescent Bridge

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Candlemaker Row

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

The Meadows

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