The Meadows – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

Mountain biking trails

The Meadows – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

Moderate

riders

The Meadows – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

02:10

38.9km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.1 km for 196 m

After 28.6 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.27 km

Boats at The Shore, Leith

Highlight • Settlement

The Shore at Leith has several large boats anchored in the docks. This area is a nice relaxed location, where people sit outside cafes and bars. Popular location with a good array of views

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5.16 km

Warriston Path

Highlight • Trail

Some of the cycleways are quite wide, there are many dog walkers and ramblers using these routes. You do have to slow down and ride with some sense, many people …

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13.7 km

Murrayfield Stadium

Highlight • Structure

Murrayfield is an impressive stadium located in the west end of Edinburgh. Built on flat land, you get a good all round view of the stadium from the first to last tier as it rises. Capacity 67144

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20.1 km

Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You can cycle from here to Ratho if you like. Nice long boats along the way.

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21.8 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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23.6 km

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

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24.0 km

View of Duddingston Low Road Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding on the road you can see these hill on the right hand side, Hutton's section & Long Quarry. This is a popular area where tourists & hikers walk up …

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25.1 km

Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

29.0 km

Brunstane Burn Community Woodland

Forest

32.8 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

A gorgeous beach with easy access from the city centre, Portobello beach boasts 2 miles (3.2 km) of golden sand which makes it a great spot for swimming and chilling …

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