Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch and Ruins loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch and Ruins loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch and Ruins loop from Edinburgh

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3.12km

180m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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209 m

St Margaret's Well

Highlight • Historical Site

The well dates from the late mediaeval period and consists of a vaulted-chamber with water delivered through a spout emanating from the mouth of a grotesque mask. It is thought …

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1.57 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Arthur's Seat dominates Holyrood Park and rewards with commanding views across the Edinburgh region and the Firth of Forth. An ancient volcano, it rises dramatically above the capital city and …

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2.25 km

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Natural Monument

Best time is the spring (April, May) when the broom is yellow. Then Arthur's Seat is completely piebald and a great photo opportunity

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2.55 km

St Margaret's Loch and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Once a marshy path, now a lovely pond. Home to countless swans and ducks, overlooking the ruins of St. Antonius Chapel. Together with Dunsapie Loch, this is an artificial lake, …

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