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City of Edinburgh
56 running routes in City of Edinburgh
Runners in City of Edinburgh get anything from 2.5km to 27km, and it's mostly on pavement and quiet roads, so road shoes are fine. Expect gently rolling ground rather than anything sustained. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in City of Edinburgh
Hillend Hill
Fairmilehead, Scotland
Circular route along the Pentland Way towards Caerketton Hill and then back through Hill Country Park and past the ski centre
Holyrood Park Anticlockwise
Southside, Scotland
The anticlockwise circular path at Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park Clockwise
Southside, Scotland
A circular clockwise route around Holyrood Park
Inverleith Loop with Dundas Street Finisher
Edinburgh, Scotland
It's all downhill to start as you head into Stockbridge via one of the most photographed streets in Edinburgh, Circus Lane.
Inverleith, Goldenacre, Newhaven and Roseburn Loop
Murrayfield, Scotland
The loop largely follows the city's tree-lined cycle paths, starting with the Roseburn Path before heading into Inverleith Park.
John Muir Way Stage 7
West Lothian, Scotland
The John Muir Way between Queensferry and Fountainbridge in Edinburgh offers a diverse and scenic journey, combining coastal views with…
John Muir Way Stage 8
Edinburgh, Scotland
Before setting off see the latest news re possible sections of path closures at johnmuirway.org/news/The John Muir Way between…
Leith & Trinity
Leith, Scotland
The lollipop-shaped path begins on the Water of Leith Path and takes in Bangholm and Warriston before returning via Warriston Path and the…
Leith Dash
Leith, Scotland
A circular route from Leith Links East via Seafield Cemetery and returning via Leith Academy Sports Ground
Lochrin Canal 10
Edinburgh, Scotland
Out and back on the Union Canal from Lochrin to Kingsknowe
Lochrin Canal Dash
Edinburgh, Scotland
Along the Union Canal Towpath from Viewforth Bridge
Long Green
Cramond, Scotland
A circular route to Long Green, returning by Glenpunty Wood
Murrayfield, Leith, Portobello, Holyrood Loop
Murrayfield, Scotland
The circuit is gently undulating, with around 140m of climbing spread throughout, making for a consistent run across the city.
North West Edinburgh Loop
Murrayfield, Scotland
Climbing is spread around the loop, totalling around 100 metres of ascent, with descents concentrated in one part of the circuit.
Parkhead 5 Bridges
Edinburgh, Scotland
A circular route from Parkhead around the Kingsknowe Golf Course
Peatdraught Bay
Cramond, Scotland
A figure of eight route starting from Snab Point to Hound Point and returning via Burnshot.
Pilton Triangle
Pilton, Scotland
Circular route from Pilton to Silverknowes Esplanade, then back via the Golf Course and Drylaw.
Portobello Promenade
Edinburgh, Scotland
An out and back route along Portabello Promenade
Prestonfield - Duddingston Loop
Northfield/Willowbrae, Scotland
The circuit is mostly paved, with only short off-road sections, making for a generally smooth surface underfoot.
Roseburn and Blackhall Paths 5
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Roseburn and Blackhall Paths offer a flat, fast out-and-back route along Edinburgh’s shared-use paths, making it ideal for runners…
Roseburn cycle path and Water of Leith circuit
Murrayfield, Scotland
**What to expect** A city loop that barely touches a road, linking Edinburgh's old railway paths with the Water of Leith.
Roseburn Cycle Path and Water of Leith loop
Murrayfield, Scotland
Much of the circuit follows the Water of Leith Walkway, a popular path that traces the river through the city.
Silverknowes Promenade
Silverknowes, Scotland
Looping around Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground.
Snab Point
Cramond, Scotland
A circular route around Snab Point and returning via Burnshot
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