View over Edinburgh and the sea – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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View over Edinburgh and the sea – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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View over Edinburgh and the sea – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

01:26

3.80km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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985 m

Piper's Walk

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Free and amazing view of the city

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1.04 km

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

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Incredibly great views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

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1.20 km

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

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Narrow path along the cliff, great view but also very windy.

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1.44 km

View over Edinburgh and the sea

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1.69 km

Arthur's Seat

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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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2.40 km

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

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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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3.07 km

Holyrood Palace

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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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3.33 km

View of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Another view of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, from the Crags.

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3.80 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.25 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

292 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

2°C

45 %

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August 12, 2022,Arthur's Seat

In the best weather on Edinburgh's local mountain. I didn't record the following x km through this pulsating metropolis. 😉

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View over Edinburgh and the sea – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

Piper's Walk

View of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

View over Edinburgh and the sea

Arthur's Seat

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

Holyrood Palace

View of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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