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Holyrood Park loop via Queen's Drive — Edinburgh

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Holyrood Park loop via Queen's Drive — Edinburgh

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Holyrood Park loop via Queen's Drive — Edinburgh

02:18

8.29km

150m

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: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.08 km

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

Highlight • Volcano

Arthur's Seat marks the highest point of Holyrood Park, a stunning volcanic hill which rises to a height of 251 meters (823 feet) above the city.

The cliffs of Salisbury Crags add to the drama on the western side of the park.

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4.22 km

Dunsapie Loch

Highlight • Natural

The Dunsapie Loch invites you to linger.

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5.65 km

St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

An artificial loch.
The ruined St Anthony's Chapel stands above St Margaret's Loch. Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045-1093), also known as Margaret of Wessex, was an English princess and a Scottish queen.

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6.48 km

Holyrood Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Path to the back of the Holyrood Palace.

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7.08 km

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 was designed and built by Sir William Bruce between 1671 and 1678.

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8.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

2.68 km

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

392 m

198 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

8°C

24 %

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Holyrood Park loop via Queen's Drive — Edinburgh

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

Dunsapie Loch

St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel

Holyrood Abbey

Holyrood Palace

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