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Arthur's Seat – Holyrood Palace loop from Edinburgh

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Grange/Prestonfield

Arthur's Seat – Holyrood Palace loop from Edinburgh

Easy

6

hikers

Arthur's Seat – Holyrood Palace loop from Edinburgh

01:34

5.83km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

591 m

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

Tip by

2

1.06 km

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

Highlight • Volcano

Arthur's Seat marks the highest point of Holyrood Park, a stunning volcanic hill which rises to a height of 251 meters (823 feet) above the city.

The cliffs of Salisbury …

Tip by

3

2.34 km

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It …

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4

2.44 km

Scottish Parliament Building

Highlight • Structure

The parliament is housed in the Scottish Parliament Building, a building completed in 2004 by the Spanish-Italian architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue, and is located on the grounds of …

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Tip by

5

3.65 km

National Museum of Scotland

Highlight • Monument

Simply amazing, free entry, huge

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Tip by

6

3.81 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized …

Tip by

7

4.17 km

University of Edinburgh Old College

Highlight • Other

8

4.29 km

Meadow Walk, The Meadows

Highlight • Trail

Edinburgh is one, if not the greenest cities in the country. Meadow Walk goes straight to the heart of town.

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B

5.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

2.23 km

764 m

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

2.15 km

520 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

2°C

42 %

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