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View of Edinburgh – Arthur's Seat loop from Duddingston

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Northfield/Willowbrae

View of Edinburgh – Arthur's Seat loop from Duddingston

Moderate

18

hikers

View of Edinburgh – Arthur's Seat loop from Duddingston

01:16

3.35km

170m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

300 m

Sheep Heid Inn, Duddingston

Highlight • Restaurant

The pub opens at midday.

Tip by

2

387 m

Duddingston Village Causeway

Highlight • Settlement

Charming old ways around the famous old pub

Tip by

3

740 m

East Ascent of Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice climb

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Tip by

4

1.43 km

View of Edinburgh from Crow Hill

Highlight • Summit

At 780 feet (238 m), Crow Hill is 43 feet (13 m) lower than Arthur's Seat. However, there are far fewer people here. The view is also very beautiful. It …

Tip by

5

1.67 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Viewpoint

The plateau provides a view over Edinburgh is is less crowded than the top at Arthur's seat.

Tip by

6

1.86 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

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 …

Tip by

7

2.11 km

View over Edinburgh and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

3.04 km

Community Garden

Highlight • Structure

Pretty garden with orchard, seating and beautiful vantage points

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B

3.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.36 km

959 m

540 m

333 m

146 m

Surfaces

1.59 km

1.06 km

508 m

126 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

36 %

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