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View of Arthur's Seat – East Ascent of Arthur's Seat loop from Southside

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View of Arthur's Seat – East Ascent of Arthur's Seat loop from Southside

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View of Arthur's Seat – East Ascent of Arthur's Seat loop from Southside

02:02

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: March 21, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.81 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

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nice

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2.91 km

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

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

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3.16 km

View of Duddingston Loch

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4.23 km

View of Arthur's Seat

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Nice view of Arthur's Seat

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4.52 km

East Ascent of Arthur's Seat

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nice climb

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4.79 km

View of Craiglockhart Pond

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5.10 km

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

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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

2.08 km

1.35 km

899 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

1.97 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of Arthur's Seat – East Ascent of Arthur's Seat loop from Southside

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 Craiglockhart Pond

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

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