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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1. Scott Monument – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

69.9km

04:12

320m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Innocent Railway – Bruntsfield Links loop from Haymarket

19.0km

01:12

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Victoria Street – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

27.9km

01:45

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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The Innocent Railway

1. Scott Monument – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

2. The Innocent Railway – Bruntsfield Links loop from Haymarket

3. Victoria Street – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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