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Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Fairmilehead

Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Fairmilehead

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Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Fairmilehead

00:56

19.4km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.37 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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5.99 km

Victor Hugo Continental Delicatessen

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe with covered outdoor seating with a view of the Meadows and a railing across the street where you can prop your bike and keep on eye on it.

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9.56 km

St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

An artificial loch.
The ruined St Anthony's Chapel stands above St Margaret's Loch. Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045-1093), also known as Margaret of Wessex, was an English princess and a Scottish queen.

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9.96 km

Arthur's Seat Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.43km from the bottom, rising 83m for an average of 5.8%.

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11.0 km

Dunsapie Loch

Highlight • Natural

The Dunsapie Loch invites you to linger.

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12.4 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Volcano

An extinct volcano on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Holyrood Park. Standing at 832 feet (251 m), the hill is popular with hikers, cyclists …

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13.4 km

Salisbury Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

A popular gastropub located in Edinburgh, known for its cozy atmosphere, classic British pub fare, and a beautiful outdoor terrace.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.65 km

2.30 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Fairmilehead

The Meadows

Victor Hugo Continental Delicatessen

St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel

Arthur's Seat Climb

Dunsapie Loch

Arthur's Seat

Salisbury Arms

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