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Greyfriars Bobby Statue – The Meadows loop from Edinburgh

Easy

9

riders

Greyfriars Bobby Statue – The Meadows loop from Edinburgh

00:27

6.52km

90m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

891 m

The Mound, Edinburgh

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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2

1.46 km

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

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3

1.61 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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4

1.63 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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5

2.24 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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6

3.79 km

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and speedy service at reasonable prices

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7

4.46 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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6.52 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.59 km

582 m

366 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

720 m

711 m

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