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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Dean Village Waterfall loop from Murrayfield Stadium

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Dean Village Waterfall loop from Murrayfield Stadium

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4.7

(13)

160

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Dean Village Waterfall loop from Murrayfield Stadium

07:58

28.1km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.43 km

Viewpoint

4.87 km

Rest and Be Thankful

Viewpoint

11.0 km

Ewan's Rowan copse

Forest

14.0 km

Buckstone Snab Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buckstone Snab at 208m is the highest point in the Braid Hills. The views north over Blackford Hill towards Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat are fantastic.

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15.6 km

Hermitage of Braid

Forest

21.0 km

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredibly great views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

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21.6 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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23.8 km

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 is 32m high.

A time ball was installed in 1853 and is raised just before 1pm, and at precisely 1pm is dropped from the top of the mast.

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23.9 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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26.9 km

St Bernard's Well

Highlight • Monument

The place is very nice for a walk outside the city and at the same time in the center of Edinburgh

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27.6 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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27.7 km

Dean Village Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to linger and dream. Nature in the centre of the city.

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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

6.63 km

5.54 km

5.13 km

1.87 km

650 m

532 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

9.18 km

4.92 km

2.48 km

1.24 km

316 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

August 28, 2021,Seven Summits of Edinburgh

Enjoyable walk on a hot sunny day.
The only problem was the crowd on Arthurs Seat!

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Dean Village Waterfall loop from Murrayfield Stadium

Buckstone Snab Summit

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat