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Arthur's Seat – Duddingston Loch loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – Duddingston Loch loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – Duddingston Loch loop from Edinburgh

04:03

15.4km

130m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

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.

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3.00 km

Duddingston Loch

Highlight • Natural

Duddington Loch is a freshwater lake nestled at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It's an important habitat for various bird species particular during migration seasons. In the nearby village of …

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3.40 km

Dr Neil's Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

The most peaceful spot imaginable nestled in amongst a city! What a pretty little find. Enjoy sitting on one of the many benches and just listen to the birds around you. Absolute bliss!

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5.39 km

Figgate Pond

Lake

7.96 km

Joppa Promenade and Rocks

Highlight • Beach

8.17 km

Portobello Promenade

Highlight • Settlement

The center of the promenade and the beach is always more busy. For less crowded spots go to the ends

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8.68 km

Coade Stone Pillars, Portobello Community Garden

Highlight • Monument

9.08 km

Portobello Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost endless beach promenade and a great sandy beach.

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14.3 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 …

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

5.27 km

1.98 km

1.33 km

843 m

Surfaces

6.46 km

5.89 km

1.90 km

556 m

529 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

18°C

12°C

83 %

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Arthur's Seat – Duddingston Loch loop from Edinburgh

Arthur's Seat

Duddingston Loch

Dr Neil's Garden

Joppa Promenade and Rocks

Portobello Promenade

Coade Stone Pillars, Portobello Community Garden

Portobello Beach

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

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