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Stockbridge and Wester Coates — 7.5 km Running Route

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Stockbridge and Wester Coates is a 7.5 km (4.7 miles) loop in Edinburgh, Scotland: flat, with 42 m of climb, on paved ground.

42 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Stockbridge and Wester Coates running route
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

This Edinburgh loop offers a delightful tour through Stockbridge and Wester Coates, covering 7.5km of entirely paved surfaces. You'll enjoy a varied run encompassing charming urban streets and a scenic section bordering the tranquil Water of Leith Walkway. The gentle 42m ascent makes for an approachable, low-impact experience, ideal for runners of all levels.

Perfect for convenient city training, this route provides a wonderful blend of urban exploration and peaceful waterside stretches. Whether you're fitting in a quick everyday run or looking to explore Edinburgh on foot, its fully paved nature and accessible features make it a superb option for a comfortable and engaging run through iconic parts of the city.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.5 km loop in Edinburgh, Scotland with around 42 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 6 metres of climb per kilometre, 42 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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SarahMar 2025
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