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Liberton And District

St Margaret's Loch – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Alnwickhill

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Liberton And District

St Margaret's Loch – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Alnwickhill

Easy

35

riders

St Margaret's Loch – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Alnwickhill

00:45

15.1km

220m

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 1, 2026

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After 6.95 km for 91 m

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6.97 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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7.02 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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7.32 km

Arthur's Seat Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.43km from the bottom, rising 83m for an average of 5.8%.

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8.36 km

Dunsapie Loch

Highlight • Natural

The Dunsapie Loch invites you to linger.

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9.79 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Volcano

An extinct volcano on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Holyrood Park. Standing at 832 feet (251 m), the hill is popular with hikers, cyclists …

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10.8 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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15.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

6.05 km

740 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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