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Northfield/Willowbrae

The Innocent Railway

Northfield/Willowbrae

The Innocent Railway

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The Innocent Railway

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Location: Northfield/Willowbrae, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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David Howells

September 2, 2024

Cycling

Near the foot of Arthur’s seat runs a good pathway that is two and a half miles long, or about four kilometres. In bygone ages, it was a railway line to bring coal to Edinburgh from mines located in the south of Scotland. It closed down in 1963, and part of it was converted to a cycle path in 1981, and is part of the National Cycling Network.

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The Meadows – The Innocent Railway loop from Haymarket

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Scott Monument – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Innocent Railway loop from North Berwick

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Location: Northfield/Willowbrae, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Innocent Railway

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The Meadows – The Innocent Railway loop from Haymarket

#2.

Scott Monument – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

#3.

Portobello Promenade and Beach – The Innocent Railway loop from North Berwick

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