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Holyrood Palace – Dugald Stewart Monument loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – Dugald Stewart Monument loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – Dugald Stewart Monument loop from Edinburgh

00:55

3.31km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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334 m

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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2

617 m

View of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Should be booked if you want to get in

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1.38 km

Dugald Stewart Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

On Calton Hill, a location rich with monuments, you will discover the Duagald Stewart Monument, a memorial to the philosopher who was a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment period. …

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1.47 km

View from Calton Hill

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5

1.62 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

1.73 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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7

1.84 km

Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

Highlight • Summit

8

2.17 km

View of Princes Street

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful street in Edinburgh.

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3.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.55 km

543 m

459 m

388 m

358 m

Surfaces

1.42 km

1.26 km

281 m

182 m

142 m

< 100 m

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