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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh

02:39

9.64km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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55 m

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tour starts from the car park, situated at the foot of the hill on which the castle stands. Please note that when you drive to the car park, you …

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2.11 km

St Bernard's Well

Highlight • Monument

The place is very nice for a walk outside the city and at the same time in the center of Edinburgh

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2.15 km

Water of Leith Riverside and Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Be sure to admire the bridge over you and the surrounding area from the viewpoint...it's worth it

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5.42 km

Dugald Stewart Monument

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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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5.66 km

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

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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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5.68 km

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

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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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7.24 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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8.95 km

Royal Mile

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Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official …

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9.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

2.12 km

1.41 km

1.33 km

325 m

128 m

Surfaces

7.35 km

1.92 km

150 m

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

83 %

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh Castle

St Bernard's Well

Water of Leith Riverside and Viaduct

Dugald Stewart Monument

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Royal Mile

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