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9.7km

Granton loop — 9.7 km Running Route

Granton loop is a 9.7 km (6.0 miles) loop in Leith Harbour & Newhaven, Scotland: flat, with 36 m of climb, on paved ground.

36 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Location: Leith Harbour & Newhaven, Scotland

This nearly 10 km loop around Leith Harbour and Newhaven is almost entirely paved, with around 40 metres of climbing spread throughout. The circuit takes in a railway path and footpaths, offering a mostly off-road feel despite the paved surface.

Climbs are concentrated in one part of the loop, with a single main descent. The route also runs along the waterfront, where you might spot seals.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.7 km loop in Leith Harbour & Newhaven, Scotland with around 36 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 4 metres of climb per kilometre, 36 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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