Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.62 km

Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4.90 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice

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5.19 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

An island of green grass and rocky slopes right near the city center.

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5.60 km

Edinburgh Marathon Start Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Starting in front of the Royal Commonwealth Pool!

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8.15 km

Scottish Parliament Building

Highlight • Historical Site

Scottish Parliament building, Holyrood.

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9.21 km

St Margaret's Loch

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St Margaret's Loch A shallow man-made loch on the side of the Queen's Drive in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, St. Margaret's Loch lies beneath St. Anthony's Chapel, some third-of-a-mile (500m) east …

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12.3 km

Meadows Yard Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

13.3 km

Portobello Beach Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for running. Used as part of the Edinburgh Marathon/Half-Marathon route.

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14.6 km

Beachfront Café

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of cafes down here, plus a Civerinos pizza 😏 Not the best idea idea if you have to run home though!

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15.1 km

Viewpoint

27.7 km

Beach

32.2 km

Longniddry Bents

Beach

35.8 km

North Wood

Forest

53.7 km

Brunstane Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice path along the burn. A feeling of being in a wild place even though you're in the middle of town.

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55.0 km

Brunstane Burn Community Woodland

Forest

55.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

8.74 km

7.37 km

7.13 km

5.80 km

5.18 km

Surfaces

27.5 km

12.7 km

8.92 km

2.92 km

1.69 km

1.60 km

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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