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Dalkeith And District

Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – Dalkeith Park Gazebo loop from Dalkeith

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Lothian

Dalkeith And District

Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – Dalkeith Park Gazebo loop from Dalkeith

Moderate

4.5

(13)

182

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Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – Dalkeith Park Gazebo loop from Dalkeith

02:14

8.49km

70m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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497 m

St Mary's Church, Dalkeith

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary's church stands just within the Dalkeith Estate. It was built in the early 1840's in the "English University" style. The church houses Scotland’s only currently working water-powered organ which was installed in 1846.

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1.24 km

Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo

Highlight • Castle

With over 1,000 acres of parkland, outdoor activities, a restaurant and a magnificent palace, Dalkeith Country Park offers something for everyone. The palace, completed in 1711, has been owned by …

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1.27 km

Dalkeith Orangerie

Highlight • Historical Site

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve passed here but the beauty of it always takes me by surprise. Pack a picnic and sit in the sun nearby and enjoy the sound of the river flowing past

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1.28 km

The Orangery, Dalkeith Country Park

Highlight • Monument

Before you’re walk head into Restoration Yard for some eggs benedict. Lovely.

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1.38 km

Dalkeith Park Gazebo

Highlight • Structure

Serene spot for a break in Dalkeith Country Park. There are plenty of benches and sitting beside the river is incredibly peaceful.

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5.48 km

Meeting of Waters

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bring something to sit on

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7.31 km

Dalkeith Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

7.60 km

Dalkeith Country Park

Highlight • River

Dalkeith country park is just beautiful for walking or cycling round. They now charge a small fee for parking so I’d recommend arriving on foot / by bike / by public transport

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8.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

3.62 km

403 m

183 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.71 km

803 m

733 m

655 m

277 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

13°C

58 %

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Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – Dalkeith Park Gazebo loop from Dalkeith

St Mary's Church, Dalkeith

Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo

Dalkeith Orangerie

The Orangery, Dalkeith Country Park

Dalkeith Park Gazebo

Meeting of Waters

Dalkeith Palace

Dalkeith Country Park

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