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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

Moderate

5.0

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12

hikers

Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

01:13

3.36km

180m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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209 m

St Margaret's Well

Highlight • Historical Site

The well dates from the late mediaeval period and consists of a vaulted-chamber with water delivered through a spout emanating from the mouth of a grotesque mask. It is thought …

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336 m

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

We passed by the side to go to Arturo's Seat and the truth is I was not disappointed. I loved the views of the area. I need to return. I …

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625 m

St Margaret's Loch and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

4

1.61 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 …

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5

2.29 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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2.68 km

View of Salisbury Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place to sit and just take it all in. Bring a snack and a flask and chill.

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3.36 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

471 m

254 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

514 m

158 m

133 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

45 %

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