Local Cycle Route RR
- 23 km
- 167 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 167 m
- 23 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders comfortable with moderate distance and climbing of 167 m over 22.7 km.
22.7 km point-to-point cycle route in City of Edinburgh from West Craigs to Fisherrow with 167 m ascent.
The route starts at West Craigs and passes through South Gyle, Broomhouse, Sighthill, Wester Hailes, Baberton, and Juniper Green before reaching Bonaly and Colinton by 6.4 km. The profile features two climbs: a 1.8 km ascent gaining 55 m averaging 3.1%, starting near 3.7 km, and a 2.1 km climb gaining 46 m averaging 2.1%, beginning near 6.4 km. The highest point is 182 m around 9.6 km, near Galach Law (205 m).
Highlights
- Climb of 1.8 km gaining 55 m at 3.1% avg
- Climb reaching 155 m at Colinton
- Highest point near Galach Law at 182 m
- Finishes near Fisherrow at 10 m elevation
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3.7 km | 1.8 km | 55 m | 3.1 % | 3.8 % | 125 m |
| — | 6.4 km | 2.1 km | 46 m | 2.1 % | 3.3 % | 155 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 56% main road · 16% minor road · 10% road with cycle lane · 9% quiet street
- Main roads
- 12.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 2.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- B701 (11 km), B6415 (3 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 24% climbing · 25% descending · 51% flat
- Longest descent
- 2.6 km from 15.4 km, dropping 63 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmToilets · 190 m off route
- 0.2 kmMorrisons · supermarket · 210 m off route
- 0.3 kmVaccination Centre · pharmacy · 220 m off route
- 0.5 kmMorrisons · petrol station · 60 m off route
- 1.1 kmThe Glass Cafe · café · 180 m off route
- 6.6 kmMunro · café · on the route
- 6.6 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 8.8 kmAldi · supermarket · 90 m off route
- 13.2 kmGordons Chemists · pharmacy · on the route
- 14.4 kmSpar · convenience store · on the route
- 14.7 kmNana's Cafe · café · on the route
- 14.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 20.7 kmBP · petrol station · 100 m off route
- 20.8 kmToilets · 180 m off route
- 22.4 kmCompany Bakery · bakery · 80 m off route
- 22.4 kmTesco Extra · supermarket · 350 m off route
- 22.4 kmAce Bike Co · bike shop · 500 m off route
- 22.5 kmBoots · pharmacy · 420 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 4.2 km — Wester Hailes (station), 160 m off route
- 18.4 km — Shawfair (station), 520 m off route
Worth a stop
- 9.4 km — Caiy Stane (archaeological site)
- 14.8 km — Gilmerton Cove (attraction)
At the start
- Edinburgh Gateway · station · 200 m
- Morrisons · supermarket · 280 m
- Costa · café · 400 m
- Morrisons Cafe · café · 320 m
- Greggs · fast food · 410 m
At the finish
- Company Bakery · bakery · 210 m
- Eskview Fry · fast food · 370 m
- Happy House · fast food · 390 m
- La Bella Italia · restaurant · 430 m
- Auld Brig Tavern · pub · 310 m
Stay after this ride
- Musselburgh High Street Apartments · apartment · 950 m from the finish
- Arden House · guest house · 1.6 km from the finish
- Craigesk · guest house · 1.8 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 37 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 12.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 1 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 3.6 km from 17.1 to 20.7 km
- Short gravel or unpaved sections covering 1% of route