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The Meadows – Scott Monument loop from Colinton

Road cycling routes

The Meadows – Scott Monument loop from Colinton

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The Meadows – Scott Monument loop from Colinton

00:48

18.0km

170m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 57 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.47 km

The Meadows

Highlight • Natural

On sunny days there will be a think hazy of BBQ smoke and jugglers as far as the eye can see.

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2

7.57 km

Meadow Walk, The Meadows

Highlight • Trail

Edinburgh is one, if not the greenest cities in the country. Meadow Walk goes straight to the heart of town.

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7.85 km

J25 Forrest Road (Doctors)

Highlight • Structure

4

8.04 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized …

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5

9.00 km

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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9.62 km

Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

A really beautiful memorial to the children of the Mortonhall baby ashes scandal. As I understand it, parents who lost their young born baby, were told after the cremation of …

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7

9.88 km

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Brave bear in the battle for Monte Cassino and other WWII locations.

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11.2 km

Machina Espresso

Highlight • Cafe

One of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh 10/10

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

2.04 km

1.22 km

1.02 km

498 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

151 m

143 m

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Monday 1 June

19°C

12°C

87 %

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