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Royal Mile – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Royal Mile – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Hard

5.0

(3)

482

runners

Royal Mile – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh Waverley

01:40

15.6km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 movable bridge

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After 2.17 km for 24 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

537 m

Royal Mile

Highlight • Viewpoint

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official …

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2

2.18 km

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing …

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3

5.50 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Slateford Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith. It was completed in 1822 and is around 150m in length with 8 arches in total.

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4

7.56 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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5

14.6 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

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6

15.0 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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B

15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.80 km

1.03 km

597 m

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.80 km

7.51 km

158 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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