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View of Edinburgh Castle – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

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View of Edinburgh Castle – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

Moderate

4.8

(32)

569

hikers

View of Edinburgh Castle – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

02:36

9.70km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.22 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tour starts from the car park, situated at the foot of the hill on which the castle stands. Please note that when you drive to the car park, you …

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2

2.54 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

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3

3.01 km

Royal Mile

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Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official …

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4

3.30 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Highlight • Monument

The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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5

5.50 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

6

6.49 km

Royal Scottish Academy

Highlight • Monument

The Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture was founded on 27 May 1826 at Stewart's Rooms, Waterloo Bridge. The 13 founding artists consisted of 11 painters, one architect and …

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7

6.99 km

Scottish National Gallery

Highlight • Monument

The Scottish National Gallery is one of the country's major museums and is well worth a visit.

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8

7.18 km

West Princes Street Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The other half of the Street Gardens. The eastern part is beside the Scottish National Gallery.

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9.70 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

2.17 km

1.00 km

981 m

662 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

2.23 km

332 m

113 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

18°C

12°C

18 %

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