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Meadow Walk, The Meadows – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Edinburgh

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Meadow Walk, The Meadows – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Edinburgh

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Meadow Walk, The Meadows – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Edinburgh

00:54

3.32km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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176 m

University of Edinburgh Old College

Highlight • Other

294 m

Meadow Walk, The Meadows

Highlight • Trail

Edinburgh is one, if not the greenest cities in the country. Meadow Walk goes straight to the heart of town.

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872 m

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

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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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1.03 km

National Museum of Scotland

Highlight • Monument

Simply amazing, free entry, huge

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1.94 km

The Balmoral Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

Set your watch by the Balmoral Hotel clock, and you will never be late again! Famously set 3 minutes fast, to ensure people catch their trains on time, it's only …

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2.39 km

The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

Highlight • Religious Site

The Tron Kirk, like so many of the city's churches, has now been repurposed. There is a market hall here.

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2.45 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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2.53 km

Stevenlaw's Close

Highlight • Historical Site

It is a wonderful street and the 10/10 constructions make me feel like I traveled to the past, plan your day well to enjoy all these beauties.

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3.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.38 km

853 m

767 m

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

780 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

26°C

13°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Meadow Walk, The Meadows – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh Old College

Meadow Walk, The Meadows

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

National Museum of Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel

The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

Cockburn Street

Stevenlaw's Close

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