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St Margaret's Loch – Queen's Drive to Duddingston loop from Southside

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Grange/Prestonfield

St Margaret's Loch – Queen's Drive to Duddingston loop from Southside

Easy

17

riders

St Margaret's Loch – Queen's Drive to Duddingston loop from Southside

00:43

16.0km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.4 km for 170 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.34 km

St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

An artificial loch.
The ruined St Anthony's Chapel stands above St Margaret's Loch. Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045-1093), also known as Margaret of Wessex, was an English princess and a Scottish queen.

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2

3.39 km

St Margaret's Loch

Highlight • Structure

St Margaret's Loch A shallow man-made loch on the side of the Queen's Drive in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, St. Margaret's Loch lies beneath St. Anthony's Chapel, some third-of-a-mile (500m) east …

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3

7.07 km

Twelve Triangles Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Peanut and banana croissant, perfect cycling fuel.

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4

14.4 km

Queen's Drive to Duddingston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast descent to duddingston from Arthur’s seat or nice climb in opposite direction

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5

15.4 km

The Royal Commonwealth Pool

Highlight • Rest Area

A well-known swimming and fitness facility in Edinburgh, open 5:30am - 10pm

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6

15.6 km

Salisbury Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

A popular gastropub located in Edinburgh, known for its cozy atmosphere, classic British pub fare, and a beautiful outdoor terrace.

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B

16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

5.54 km

1.66 km

1.56 km

577 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

832 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

2°C

45 %

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