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East Ascent of Arthur's Seat – Dunsapie Loch loop from Edinburgh

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East Ascent of Arthur's Seat – Dunsapie Loch loop from Edinburgh

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East Ascent of Arthur's Seat – Dunsapie Loch loop from Edinburgh

01:50

6.69km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

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1.41 km

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

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.Sometimes you can see a beautiful sunset from this spot.

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1.67 km

East Ascent of Arthur's Seat

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nice climb

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2.86 km

Dunsapie Loch

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The Dunsapie Loch invites you to linger.

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4.35 km

St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel

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An artificial loch.
The ruined St Anthony's Chapel stands above St Margaret's Loch. Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045-1093), also known as Margaret of Wessex, was an English princess and a Scottish queen.

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6.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

2.23 km

1.03 km

466 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

786 m

785 m

430 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

8°C

34 %

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East Ascent of Arthur's Seat – Dunsapie Loch loop from Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

View of Duddingston Loch

East Ascent of Arthur's Seat

Dunsapie Loch

St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel

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