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: February 6, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 348 m for 6 m

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Start point

Train Station

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608 m

Cockburn Street

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Cockburn Street, one of the most charming and lively streets in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, is an absolute must-see for any visitor to the Scottish capital. With its …

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1.05 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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12.6 km

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

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A sculpture of a Mussel shell - the abundance of the molluscs to be found in the beds off shore is where the town got its name.

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13.1 km

Fisherrow Harbour

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Fisherrow Harbour serves Musselburgh. Fishing has been an industry here since before the roman times but the current harbour dates to the 17th century. The harbour was used in the …

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18.4 km

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

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A welcome bench to rest up and soak in the views.

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26.7 km

Public Toilets at Seafield Car Park

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These toilets are free to use and well equipped with hand sanitising stations. No need for a wild pee here!

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28.6 km

World War II Anti-Tank Defences on Tyninghame Beach Trail

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29.1 km

Hartstanes Wood

Forest

40.1 km

East Plantation

Forest

65.8 km

The Innocent Railway

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Near the foot of Arthur’s seat runs a good pathway that is two and a half miles long, or about four kilometres. In bygone ages, it was a railway line …

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69.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

17.5 km

10.0 km

7.88 km

3.35 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.4 km

3.40 km

1.49 km

645 m

540 m

380 m

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Cockburn Street

Scott Monument

Mussel Sculpture, Musselburgh

Fisherrow Harbour

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

Public Toilets at Seafield Car Park

World War II Anti-Tank Defences on Tyninghame Beach Trail

The Innocent Railway

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