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Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh

01:38

4.87km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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759 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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1.34 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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2.03 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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2.31 km

View of Edinburgh from Crow Hill

Highlight • Summit

At 780 feet (238 m), Crow Hill is 43 feet (13 m) lower than Arthur's Seat. However, there are far fewer people here. The view is also very beautiful. It …

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2.55 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Viewpoint

The plateau provides a view over Edinburgh is is less crowded than the top at Arthur's seat.

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2.76 km

Stone Steps to Arthur's Seat

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Quick and easy route up to Arthur's seat-

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3.17 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

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3.87 km

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

Highlight • Volcano

Arthur's Seat marks the highest point of Holyrood Park, a stunning volcanic hill which rises to a height of 251 meters (823 feet) above the city.

The cliffs of Salisbury …

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4.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.71 km

660 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.02 km

1.51 km

653 m

542 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

19°C

11°C

18 %

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Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh

Holyrood Palace

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh from Crow Hill

View of Edinburgh

Stone Steps to Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

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