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Scott Monument – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Morningside

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Scott Monument – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Morningside

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Scott Monument – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Morningside

01:27

23.9km

190m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.01 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience …

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4.93 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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7.96 km

Bruntsfield Links

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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9.93 km

Polwarth Crescent Bridge

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Union Canal Bridge Polwarth Crescent - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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17.0 km

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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17.1 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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17.1 km

Candlemaker Row

Highlight • Monument

Nice street in Edinburgh.
Candlemaker Row (known as a "Back Alley.") "Reputed to be the original Diagon Alley!" Famed for weird and wonderful shops inc. Under the Stairs, The Witchcraft …

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20.6 km

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and speedy service at reasonable prices

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

5.89 km

4.46 km

4.30 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

2.68 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

21°C

13°C

38 %

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Scott Monument – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Morningside

View of Edinburgh Castle

Scott Monument

Bruntsfield Links

Polwarth Crescent Bridge

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Candlemaker Row

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

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