NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh
Midlothian, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Midlothian, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 22.8 mi (36.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,086 ft (331 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 886 ft (270 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: James Connolly 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Martyrs' Monument 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Attraction: John Gray 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Greyfriars Bobby 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Skene & Aitkenhead Memorial 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Greyfriars Kirk 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Greyfriars Bobby 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: James Borthwick Monument 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Mary Erskine Memorial 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: John White memorial plaque 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Millennium Stone 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Waterloo Memorial 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Holyrood Distillery 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Historic site: Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Spring: Wells o' Wearie 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Spring 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Historic site: Spirit of Community Memorial 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Shelter 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh
How long is NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh?
NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh is 22.8 mi (36.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,086 ft (331 m) in total, up to a high point of 886 ft (270 m).
How hard is NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.3 mi (0.6 km), 0.8 mi (1.3 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh shaded?
Partly shaded (45% under trees).
What can you do on NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh?
Deacon Brodie's Tavern, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: The Museum built context (Harry Potter), 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh?
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.
Trails near NCN 1 Innerleithen to Edinburgh
- Quiet Route 6 Edinburgh · Easy · 4 mi (6.5 km)
- John Muir Way (South Queensferry to Edinburgh part 2) Harrison Park East · Easy · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- City Centre West to East Link Edinburgh · Easy · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Greenside Path Calton Hill · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Warriston Path Edinburgh · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- The Royal Mile Edinburgh · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Innocent Railway Edinburgh · Moderate · 11.1 mi (17.9 km)
- Quiet Route 11 Edinburgh · Easy · 8.1 mi (13.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap