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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

00:53

13.1km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.88 km for 182 m

After 7.16 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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524 m

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing …

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1.71 km

Bruntsfield Links

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If you are heading to the Meadows, make sure to head up through Bruntsfield links too. Great running network here!

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3.16 km

View of Merchant Street Bridge

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Merchant Street View. There are some nice bridges like that in Edinburgh.

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3.22 km

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

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George IV Bridge view / Cowgate. There are some nice bridges like that in Edinburgh.

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3.40 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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4.26 km

Scott Monument

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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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10.1 km

Cockburn Street

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Cockburn Street, one of the most charming and vibrant streets in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, is an absolute must-visit for any traveler to the Scottish capital. With its …

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

2.18 km

1.07 km

1.03 km

900 m

124 m

Surfaces

8.67 km

3.62 km

463 m

294 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

20°C

14°C

84 %

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

Leamington Lift Bridge

Bruntsfield Links

View of Merchant Street Bridge

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

Victoria Street

Scott Monument

Cockburn Street

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