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View of Edinburgh Castle – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Edinburgh

Hiking trails & Routes

View of Edinburgh Castle – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Edinburgh

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View of Edinburgh Castle – Greyfriars Bobby Statue loop from Edinburgh

00:45

2.81km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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129 m

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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637 m

St John's Church, Edinburgh

Highlight • Religious Site

Charlotte Chapel, also known by its former name St. George's West Church, is a historic church building on Shandwick Place in Edinburgh, Scotland. It belongs to an independent Baptist congregation …

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1.39 km

Granny's Green Steps

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Granny Green's Steps was designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects and built in June 2001 as part of Dance Base. The project was supported by a significant grant from the Scottish …

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4

1.57 km

The Last Drop, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Pub

Traditional pub. According to the (unverified) legend the ones getting hanged on the grassmarket got their last drink in here.

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5

1.91 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 …

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6

2.37 km

View of Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many restaurants, also for outdoor seating

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7

2.41 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

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8

2.43 km

Cold Town House

Highlight • Monument

The streak of flowers on the building is simply beautiful and gives a great photo with the castle in the background.

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2.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.57 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

363 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 21 June

19°C

12°C

24 %

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