City Centre West to East Link
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 194 ft (59 m)
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- High point
- 256 ft (78 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Arthur Conan Doyle 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: James Naysmyth 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Henry Brougham 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Melville's Monument 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Melville's Monument 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: James Clerk Maxwell statue 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Attraction: New Town Church 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Historic site: George IV statue 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Historic site: William Pitt Statue 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Dr Thomas Chalmers Statue 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Albert Memorial 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Georgian House 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Robert Viscount Melville 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Attraction: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Coltbridge Horse-Tram Terminus 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
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Questions about City Centre West to East Link
How long is City Centre West to East Link?
City Centre West to East Link is 5 mi (8.1 km) long. Most people take about 30 min. It climbs 194 ft (59 m) in total, up to a high point of 256 ft (78 m).
How hard is City Centre West to East Link?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for City Centre West to East Link?
Parking at the start, Fee, 1000 spaces. Closest lot to the start: Omni. 24 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on City Centre West to East Link?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 2.9 mi (4.6 km).
Is City Centre West to East Link shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on City Centre West to East Link?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near City Centre West to East Link?
The Playfair, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Tesco Express, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for City Centre West to East Link?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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