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Leamington Lift Bridge – The Meadows loop from Southside

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Leamington Lift Bridge – The Meadows loop from Southside

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Leamington Lift Bridge – The Meadows loop from Southside

00:39

11.0km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.01 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.48 km

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

Highlight • Bridge

Union Canal Bridge Harrison Road - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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6.34 km

Polwarth Crescent Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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7.01 km

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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7.29 km

End of the Union Canal (Edinburgh Quay)

Highlight • Structure

End of Glasgow to Edinburgh cycle.

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8.67 km

The Meadows

Highlight • Natural

Very nice to cycle around the meadows. You get a nice view of Arthur seat and there are plenty of cafes around as well as a few bike shops nearby. It can get busy with pedestrians at times.

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8.77 km

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and speedy service at reasonable prices

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9.53 km

Artist Residence at Summerhall

Highlight • Other

9.75 km

Alpkit Edinburgh Outdoor Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome to Alpkit Edinburgh! Our first Scottish store is finally open. Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take a look round the store.

Check out more here: alpkit.com/pages/edinburgh

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.73 km

2.22 km

252 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

551 m

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

20°C

8°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Leamington Lift Bridge – The Meadows loop from Southside

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

Polwarth Crescent Bridge

Leamington Lift Bridge

End of the Union Canal (Edinburgh Quay)

The Meadows

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Artist Residence at Summerhall

Alpkit Edinburgh Outdoor Store

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