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

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

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5.0

(2)

195

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

01:45

31.0km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.50 km for 83 m

After 11.3 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.53 km

Dugald Stewart Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.69 km

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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11.3 km

Queen's Drive to Duddingston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast descent to duddingston from Arthur’s seat or nice climb in opposite direction

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14.5 km

Arthur's Seat Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.43km from the bottom, rising 83m for an average of 5.8%.

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17.0 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Volcano

An extinct volcano on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Holyrood Park. Standing at 832 feet (251 m), the hill is popular with hikers, cyclists …

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20.9 km

Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

A really beautiful memorial to the children of the Mortonhall baby ashes scandal. As I understand it, parents who lost their young born baby, were told after the cremation of …

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22.7 km

Fortitude Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee and great baking, made on site. Try the vegan haggis sausage roll!

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24.0 km

A unique space down in Stockbridge incorporating a love of bikes, coffee and art. At Gamma Transport you can sort your bike out whilst having a specially blended cup of coffee and taking in some contemporary urban art.

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

6.14 km

3.39 km

1.95 km

823 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

2.66 km

1.29 km

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

21°C

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

Dugald Stewart Monument

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

Queen's Drive to Duddingston

Arthur's Seat Climb

Arthur's Seat

Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial

Fortitude Coffee

Gamma

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