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Liberton And District

Greyfriars Bobby Statue – View of Edinburgh Castle loop from Alnwickhill

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Liberton And District

Greyfriars Bobby Statue – View of Edinburgh Castle loop from Alnwickhill

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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Greyfriars Bobby Statue – View of Edinburgh Castle loop from Alnwickhill

01:24

21.8km

270m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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12.4 km

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

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

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2

12.6 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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3

12.7 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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4

13.9 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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5

14.6 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

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6

15.1 km

Candlemaker Row

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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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7

15.7 km

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

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Great coffee and speedy service at reasonable prices

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8

16.6 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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21.8 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.89 km

3.48 km

2.02 km

707 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

3.17 km

757 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 21 May

20°C

11°C

26 %

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