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Royal Mile – Victoria Street loop from Haymarket

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Royal Mile – Victoria Street loop from Haymarket

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Royal Mile – Victoria Street loop from Haymarket

03:43

13.9km

160m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.83 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

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Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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3.60 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

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To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience the castle's highlights, like the Great Hall and St. Margaret's Chapel, before descending to other attractions. Additionally, be aware that the castle's steep, cobbled pathways can be challenging; wearing comfortable footwear is advisable.

[1] castles.tours/edinburgh-castle-visit-tips
[2] terristeffes.com/2024/12/what-to-expect-when-touring-edinburgh.html

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3.75 km

St John's Church, Edinburgh

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Charlotte Chapel, also known by its former name St. George's West Church, is a historic church building on Shandwick Place in Edinburgh, Scotland. It belongs to an independent Baptist congregation and was originally a parish church of the Church of Scotland.

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5.94 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

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The tour starts from the car park, situated at the foot of the hill on which the castle stands. Please note that when you drive to the car park, you will pass through a green zone, if your vehicle does not meet the requirements, you risk a fine of £30.

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6.57 km

Royal Mile

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Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official British royal residence in Scotland. The Royal Mile is an atmospheric place to explore and is thronged with restaurants, cafes, inns and shops, as well as plenty of tourists.

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6.66 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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6.99 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized statue was created as a monument in 1872, with an additional monument marking the 150th anniversary of the dog's death being installed in Greyfriars Kirk in 2021.

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8.45 km

Holyrood Palace

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At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It was designed and built by Sir William Bruce between 1671 and 1678.

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

3.36 km

2.26 km

1.67 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

9.60 km

3.30 km

512 m

309 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

66 %

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Royal Mile – Victoria Street loop from Haymarket

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh Castle

St John's Church, Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh Castle

Royal Mile

Victoria Street

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Holyrood Palace

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