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The best road cycling routes around Edinburgh

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Edinburgh to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road

62.6km

02:45

570m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.9

(7)

133

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2. Forth Bridge loop from Leith

38.7km

01:44

320m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Arthur’s Seat and Portobello Promenade loop from Edinburgh

15.5km

00:50

250m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3.0

(2)

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4. Harperrig Reservoir loop from South Queensferry

56.3km

02:31

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate

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5. Braid Hills loop from Edinburgh

13.5km

00:38

160m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.4

(17)

1,026

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6. Musselburgh Mussel Sculpture – The Meadows loop from Edinburgh Waverley

52.1km

02:10

250m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.0

(13)

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7. Cramond Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from Edinburgh Gateway

85.4km

03:56

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate

4.8

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442

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8. Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) – Cramond Brig loop from Haymarket

64.2km

02:57

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9. Cramond Brig – Forth Bridge loop from Haymarket

37.8km

01:44

350m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.7

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10. Temple Climb from Carrington – Roseburn Path Stone Bridge loop from Haymarket

50.8km

02:20

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Edinburgh

1. Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road

2. Forth Bridge loop from Leith

3. Arthur’s Seat and Portobello Promenade loop from Edinburgh

4. Harperrig Reservoir loop from South Queensferry

5. Braid Hills loop from Edinburgh

6. Musselburgh Mussel Sculpture – The Meadows loop from Edinburgh Waverley

7. Cramond Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from Edinburgh Gateway

8. Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) – Cramond Brig loop from Haymarket

9. Cramond Brig – Forth Bridge loop from Haymarket

10. Temple Climb from Carrington – Roseburn Path Stone Bridge loop from Haymarket

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