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Arthur's Seat – River Almond Weir loop from Slateford

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Arthur's Seat – River Almond Weir loop from Slateford

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4.0

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Arthur's Seat – River Almond Weir loop from Slateford

02:22

41.9km

230m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.2 km for 107 m

After 14.5 km for 151 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.01 km

Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You can cycle from here to Ratho if you like. Nice long boats along the way.

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3.41 km

Lochrin Basin

Lake

6.38 km

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

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7.65 km

View of Duddingston Low Road Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding on the road you can see these hill on the right hand side, Hutton's section & Long Quarry. This is a popular area where tourists & hikers walk up …

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8.74 km

Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

20.8 km

Boats at The Shore, Leith

Highlight • Settlement

The Shore at Leith has several large boats anchored in the docks. This area is a nice relaxed location, where people sit outside cafes and bars. Popular location with a good array of views

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23.8 km

View of Trinity Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

Edinburgh is a dense city with plenty of midrise development which can be seen from all main city entrance. The outskirts seem to have the same scale as the city centre. This photo is Trinity Waterfront

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25.9 km

Silverknowes Esplanade

Highlight • Cycleway

Stop here for a breather before heading back into the city

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29.6 km

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the tide is out you can walk over to Cramond island. Be sure you know the tide timetable as quite a few people have been stranded there once the tide comes in.

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30.8 km

River Almond Weir

Highlight • Structure

Keep your eyes open and you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher.

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41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

4.79 km

3.91 km

2.72 km

2.26 km

1.69 km

219 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

2.52 km

1.21 km

557 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Arthur's Seat – River Almond Weir loop from Slateford

Union Canal

Arthur's Seat

View of Duddingston Low Road Hill

Boats at The Shore, Leith

View of Trinity Waterfront

Silverknowes Esplanade

Cramond Beach and View of Cramond Island

River Almond Weir

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