Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Haymarket

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Haymarket

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Haymarket

04:28

15.3km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

Lochrin Basin

Lake

2.44 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

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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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3.56 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

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Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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3.69 km

Scott Monument

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The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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5.17 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

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Quite a range of historically interesting buildings and monuments combined with a superb view - great for a sundowner on the grass.

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5.28 km

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

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The National Monument of Scotland occupies a commanding position, overlooking the city on Calton Hill.

Conceived as a memorial to the Scottish lives lost fighting the Napoleonic Wars, construction started …

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5.39 km

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

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The Nelson Tower was completed in 1816, to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, subsequently restored in 2009. It marks the highest point of Calton Hill (171m) and the monument itself …

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8.77 km

Arthur's Seat

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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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9.48 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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15.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

4.15 km

1.96 km

1.59 km

599 m

541 m

Surfaces

8.70 km

3.61 km

2.17 km

412 m

225 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

2°C

39 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 22, 2023,Ein Erkundungsrundgang in Edinburgh

Exploring Edinburgh departs from the Princes Street tram stop. After a short tour of Princes Street Gardens, we head to the old town, first hoping for a special event, to the famous Edinburgh Castle, one of the strongest fortresses in the kingdom. Unfortunately, here you come across barriers, since all tickets for this day were already sold out. Then it's …

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September 16, 2025,Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Edinburgh: If you have time and a bit of stamina, Arthur's Seat is a must-see for starters. It offers a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. Afterwards, you can explore the city's many highlights at your leisure. Perhaps you still need a magic wand or a Butterbeer? Then you should definitely visit Victoria Street, a filming location for …

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July 18, 2026,Arthurs‘s Seat Nr. 3 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

From Edinburgh Park to the city, the fastest and cheapest option is probably the Railway.

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September 24, 2024,Mary King's Close, Arther's Seat and Calton Hill 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

After a fascinating tour of Edinburgh's underground (it's a good idea to make a reservation), we headed uphill, first to Arthur's Seat and then again to Calton Hill. A great day 🤗.

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