Stone Steps to Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Leith

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Stone Steps to Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Leith

Moderate

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Stone Steps to Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Leith

03:13

10.4km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

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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3.87 km

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

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Salisbury Crags are an exposure of a carboniferous sill between the sedimentary rocks, the harder igneous rock takes longer to erode than the sedimentary rock so you get a cliff …

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4.73 km

Stone Steps to Arthur's Seat

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Usually a good trail with stairs, but in some places the stairs have disappeared.

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5.24 km

View of Edinburgh

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The plateau provides a view over Edinburgh is is less crowded than the top at Arthur's seat.

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5.43 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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5.68 km

View over Edinburgh and the sea

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6.28 km

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

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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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7.46 km

Holyrood Palace

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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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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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