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The Meadows – Victoria Street loop from Southside

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The Meadows – Victoria Street loop from Southside

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The Meadows – Victoria Street loop from Southside

00:22

5.43km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.09 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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530 m

Bruntsfield Links

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are heading to the Meadows, make sure to head up through Bruntsfield links too. Great running network here!

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1.19 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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1.71 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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1.80 km

View of Merchant Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Merchant Street View. There are some nice bridges like that in Edinburgh.

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1.86 km

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

Highlight • Viewpoint

George IV Bridge view / Cowgate. There are some nice bridges like that in Edinburgh.

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2.00 km

The Mound, Edinburgh

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

an artificial slope and road, which connects Edinburgh's New and Old Towns

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3.06 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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3.45 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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5.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

567 m

183 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

536 m

157 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

18°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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The Meadows – Victoria Street loop from Southside

Bruntsfield Links

The Meadows

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

View of Merchant Street Bridge

View of George IV Bridge and Cowgate

The Mound, Edinburgh

Victoria Street

Candlemaker Row

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