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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Haymarket

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Haymarket

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Haymarket

04:47

16.5km

350m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

Lochrin Basin

Lake

2.90 km

Johnston Terrace Garden

Nature Reserve

4.62 km

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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6.10 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite a range of historically interesting buildings and monuments combined with a superb view - great for a sundowner on the grass.

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6.21 km

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The National Monument of Scotland occupies a commanding position, overlooking the city on Calton Hill.

Conceived as a memorial to the Scottish lives lost fighting the Napoleonic Wars, construction started …

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6.32 km

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

Highlight • Monument

The Nelson Tower was completed in 1816, to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, subsequently restored in 2009. It marks the highest point of Calton Hill (171m) and the monument itself …

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6.86 km

View of Salisbury Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

Highly recommended to visit both vantage points of Edinburgh - here you have a great view of the cliffs below Arthur's seat, while over there the view over the whole city is magnificient.

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8.18 km

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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9.97 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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10.7 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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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

4.19 km

2.59 km

1.53 km

599 m

489 m

Surfaces

9.28 km

3.73 km

2.19 km

718 m

313 m

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

56 %

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Haymarket

Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

View of Salisbury Crags

Holyrood Palace

Arthur's Seat

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

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