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Arthur's Seat – View of Duddingston Loch loop from Southside

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Arthur's Seat – View of Duddingston Loch loop from Southside

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Arthur's Seat – View of Duddingston Loch loop from Southside

02:01

7.50km

100m

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: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.49 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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2.80 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice

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2.90 km

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

.Sometimes you can see a beautiful sunset from this spot.

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3.16 km

View of Duddingston Loch

Highlight • Lake

4.23 km

View of Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Arthur's Seat

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4.52 km

East Ascent of Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice climb

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5.10 km

View of Duddingston Loch and Nature Reserve from Queen’s Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the Loch and Pentland hills at the distance. Good spot to observe birds. Easy accessible

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7.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

2.26 km

1.12 km

951 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

1.97 km

1.13 km

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

14°C

31 %

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Arthur's Seat – View of Duddingston Loch loop from Southside

Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

View of Duddingston Loch

View of Arthur's Seat

East Ascent of Arthur's Seat

View of Duddingston Loch and Nature Reserve from Queen’s Drive

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