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Cycling Route in Loanhead, Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh (East route) to Rosslyn Chapel

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16 km
Distance
229 m
Ascent
330 m
Descent
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About This Route

An easy, short, off the beaten track route which starts at the top of Leith Walk in the centre of Edinburgh with a short climb up Arthur’s Seat for a magnificent view of Holyrood Palace, the Scottish parliament, and Edinburgh Castle and then over the Firth of Forth to Fife and a horizon of extinct volcanoes. The Way then progresses mainly along surfaced former railway tracks quiet roads and forest paths to the famous Rosslyn Chapel, near Roslin south of Edinburgh. Treats along the way include Craigmillar Castle which once provided shelter for Mary, Queen of Scots, the magical Ellen’s Glen and the site of “Scotland’s Forgotten Battle” of Roslin in 1303.

Then you have the choice back into Edinburgh of an easy bus journey or taking the westerly 26 km ROSLIN VILLAGE TO EDINBURGH http://www.thewayofstandrews.com/route/routes-and-photos/st-wilfrids-way/ through the Pentland Hills and along canal paths.

Pubs and shops along the way.

 

Part of The Way of St Andrews-For detailed description and  other routes see http://www.thewayofstandrews.com

This cycling route is ideal for: City bike

You will cycle on the following surfaces: Paved Unpaved Gravel

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Highlights Along The Route

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Point of Interest

Here the bike track follows the former Edinburgh, Loanhead and Roslin Railway Line which was opened in in 1874 primarily to serve mineral workings, in particular coalmining, in the area. Some passenger trains were operated. Traffic on the line diminished with the decline in mining in the 20th Century and the line was eventually closed in 1989. It is now gradually being restored for walker and cyclists. Tarmac changes to heavy gravel surface as path continues north east.

Point of Interest

Rosslyn Chapel

Point of Interest

Loanhead village. Shops and pubs.

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