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Greyfriars Bobby Statue – The Meadows loop from Southside

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Greyfriars Bobby Statue – The Meadows loop from Southside

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4.8

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Greyfriars Bobby Statue – The Meadows loop from Southside

00:48

11.9km

150m

Cycling

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 km

Seven Acre Park

Highlight • Natural

nice views of Arthur's seat and benches to sit on.

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6.96 km

Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

7.57 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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7.79 km

Artist Residence at Summerhall

Highlight • Other

8.55 km

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and speedy service at reasonable prices

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9.14 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

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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9.16 km

Candlemaker Row

Highlight • Monument

Nice street in Edinburgh.
Candlemaker Row (known as a "Back Alley.") "Reputed to be the original Diagon Alley!" Famed for weird and wonderful shops inc. Under the Stairs, The Witchcraft …

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9.77 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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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

4.13 km

1.09 km

822 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.81 km

1.07 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

19°C

14°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Greyfriars Bobby Statue – The Meadows loop from Southside

Seven Acre Park

Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church

Alpkit Edinburgh Outdoor Store

Artist Residence at Summerhall

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Candlemaker Row

The Meadows

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