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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

Moderate

4.6

(143)

2,754

hikers

Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

01:26

4.20km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4 m

Scottish Parliament Building

Highlight • Structure

The Scottish Parliament Building is the home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Edinburgh. Construction of the building commenced in June 1999 …

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2

107 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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3

729 m

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

We passed by the side to go to Arturo's Seat and the truth is I was not disappointed. I loved the views of the area. I need to return. I …

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4

1.12 km

View of Salisbury Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place to sit and just take it all in. Bring a snack and a flask and chill.

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5

2.22 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

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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6

2.91 km

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Natural Monument

Best time is the spring (April, May) when the broom is yellow. Then Arthur's Seat is completely piebald and a great photo opportunity

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7

3.01 km

View of Edinburgh and St. Anthony's Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Even in fog a safe wonderful view over Edinburgh

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8

3.20 km

St Margaret's Loch and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

B

4.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

871 m

467 m

148 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

826 m

627 m

275 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 25 June

21°C

14°C

84 %

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