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Cockburn Street – The Balmoral Hotel loop from Edinburgh

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Cockburn Street – The Balmoral Hotel loop from Edinburgh

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Cockburn Street – The Balmoral Hotel loop from Edinburgh

01:03

3.82km

70m

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: March 27, 2026

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1.01 km

Dreaming Spires Giraffe Sculptures at Picardy Place

Highlight • Structure

Discover the enchanting metal giraffe sculptures at Picardy Place, gracefully enhancing the front of the OMNi Centre.

Crafted by Scottish artist Helen Denerley from recycled materials and lovingly nicknamed Martha …

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1.84 km

Tron Kirk

Highlight • Religious Site

Art market in a former church

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1.86 km

The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

Highlight • Religious Site

The Tron Kirk, like so many of the city's churches, has now been repurposed. There is a market hall here.

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1.93 km

Cockburn Street

Highlight • Settlement

Cockburn Street, one of the most charming and vibrant streets in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, is an absolute must-visit for any traveler to the Scottish capital. With its …

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2.31 km

Statue of the Duke of Wellington at the National Records of Scotland

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1788, this landmark houses historical family records & a gift shop with research books.

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2.34 km

The Balmoral Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

Set your watch by the Balmoral Hotel clock, and you will never be late again! Famously set 3 minutes fast, to ensure people catch their trains on time, it's only …

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2.76 km

St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Mary's Cathedral is a beautiful Catholic church located at 61 York Pl in Edinburgh, right next to Picardy Place. The architecture is stunning, showcasing remarkable beauty and design.

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2.79 km

Sherlock Holmes Statue, Picardy Place

Highlight • Monument

If you like the adventures and novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, you will enjoy this statue.

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3.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

693 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

275 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

83 %

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Cockburn Street – The Balmoral Hotel loop from Edinburgh

Dreaming Spires Giraffe Sculptures at Picardy Place

Tron Kirk

The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

Cockburn Street

Statue of the Duke of Wellington at the National Records of Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel

St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh

Sherlock Holmes Statue, Picardy Place

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