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The Meadows 5 (two laps) — 5.0 km Running Route

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The Meadows 5 (two laps) is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in Edinburgh, Scotland: flat, with 10 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

10 mAscent
Paved80%Paved
0/5Hilly
The Meadows 5 (two laps) running route
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Escape the city bustle with this 5km paved loop around Edinburgh's beloved Meadows. Starting and finishing on Middle Meadow Walk, this flat, traffic-free course offers a refreshing green sanctuary perfect for a convenient urban training run. You'll enjoy the open spaces and leafy surrounds that make this area so popular.

Ideal for daily exercise, beginners, or those seeking a consistent surface for pacing practice, the route provides a pleasant escape within the city centre. While you won't encounter significant inclines, do anticipate sharing the paths with other pedestrians and cyclists, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic Edinburgh parkland.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in Edinburgh, Scotland with around 10 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?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 10 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 80% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (2)

RachelSept 2023
StephenAug 2023

Does what it says on the tin. Didn’t need to look at phone. Brutal uphill finish

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