Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

03:08

26.0km

590m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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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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6.56 km

Viewpoint

7.33 km

Corstorphine Hill Tower

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The Corstorphine Hill Tower (also known as Clermiston Tower or the Scott Tower) is situated at the top of the hill at 531 feet (161 metres) above sea level. It …

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13.2 km

View from Easter Craiglockhart Hill

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Easter Craiglockhart Hill offers some outsize views for it's 160 metre stature. From here you can enjoy a vista including the city, the Pentlands, and the Firth of Forth.

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16.5 km

View from Buckstone Snab

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One of the best views over Edinburgh.

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17.5 km

Hermitage of Braid

Forest

18.4 km

Blackford Hill

Peak

21.9 km

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

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22.3 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

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22.6 km

Staircase to Arthur's Seat and Nether Hill

Highlight • Summit

This challenging staircase leads up to Edinburgh's beloved Arthur's Seat and The Nether Hill, rewarding you with sensational views of the city and beyond. Visiting early in the morning is ideal to enjoy the scenery without the crowds.

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23.0 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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