Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Rock Garden loop from Edinburgh

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Stockbridge/Inverleith

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Rock Garden loop from Edinburgh

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Rock Garden loop from Edinburgh

00:51

3.31km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

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54 m

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural

The botanical garden is worth a visit in all seasons. Very nice borders, themed gardens & greenhouses. Best time: May / June and autumn.

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234 m

Terrace Café, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Highlight • Cafe

in the outdoor area of the café are the 4-seater seating groups typical of Scotland. There are numerous benches around the main building in the park next to the café.

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262 m

Water Lily Pond in Front of the Café

Highlight • Cafe

in the pond in front of the café there are many beautifully blooming water lilies of different colors

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1.67 km

Artistic Metal Gate at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Highlight • Monument

a great blacksmith work. What surprised me was that the goals didn't have a frame profile or
Have a diagonal traverse and are still completely resistant to damage.

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2.43 km

East Gate Coffee Bar

Highlight • Cafe

OK, to grab a coffee to go at the entrance or exit and rest on a bench.
But it's not really a highlight for me.

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2.54 km

Stairs in the Botanic Garden

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not suitable for wheelchair users

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2.61 km

Rock Garden

Highlight • Structure

3.31 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

347 m

199 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

4°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2022,Edinburgh – Botanischer Garten

Just used the majestic hop-on bus from yesterday to reach the magical botanical gardens. Not without having had an excellent breakfast beforehand. The garden is actually predestined to take the brunch, lunch or whatever you have brought with you on one of the idyllic spots. Otherwise, there is also a decent café here. A beautifully landscaped place on earth and …

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