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Victoria Street – Holyrood Palace loop from Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Holyrood Palace loop from Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Holyrood Palace loop from Edinburgh

00:27

6.84km

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: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.25 km for 10 m

After 6.80 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 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.

Tip by

1.52 km

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

3.27 km

At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It was designed and built by Sir William Bruce between 1671 and 1678.

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6.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

2.42 km

514 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

508 m

464 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

18°C

14°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Victoria Street – Holyrood Palace loop from Edinburgh

Victoria Street

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

Holyrood Palace

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