Scotland's capital, home of the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh lies on volcanic hills, and therefore is not flat. It is divided into two distinct parts. On the one hand the medieval Old Town, hung…

Run in Edinburgh - Highlights

Edinburgh, distance: 11.3km

Distance 11.3km / 7mi (*9.6km/6mi)

Elevation difference medium - high

Rotation be aware of the direction, depending on your starting point : northern loop = clockwise / southern loop = counterclockwise

Park / pedestrian ca. 4.6km (40%)

Urban constraints low

Proposed start Corner Princes Street-North Bridge

Proposed start

Corner Princes Street-North Bridge
Like all urbirun routes, you can start wherever you like. Pay attention to the direction of the tour.

Scotland's capital, home of the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh lies on volcanic hills, and therefore is not flat. It is divided into two distinct parts. On the one hand the medieval Old Town, hung on a rocky peak dominated by the Castle. Its carved stones are barely distinguishable from the raw volcanic rock on which it is erected. And on the other hand New Town, the new town built below in the 19th century and a Georgian elegance. You'll enjoy this run, through history, parks, and green hills.

*Alternative route : 9.7km, without Calton Hill

You'll be able to select between different distances during your run.

NB : if you are unsure, check your position on the map and the track.

Bonus

We also have 2 other exclusive unpublished .GPX routes for you to explore Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Water of Leigh (3 different distances) or Edinburgh Holyrood Park trail running 12.9km.

Download the audio tour GPX file (Edinburgh HIghlights 11.2km) GPX file (Edinburgh Water of Leigh 12.3km) GPX file (Edinburgh Holyrood Park - trail running 12.9km) GPX file (Pack of all the 5 Edinburgh tours)

Find all Urbirun routes in GPX format in the Urbirun GPX boutique!