National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
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National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
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(143)
Road cycling
5.0
(2)
Tips
December 11, 2023
Hiking
Conceived as a memorial to the Scottish lives lost fighting the Napoleonic Wars, construction started in 1826, but money ran out and it was left unfinished in 1829, earning a few alternative nicknames along the way.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
5.0
(1)
14
hikers
2.79km
00:46
50m
40m
Enjoy an easy 1.7-mile hike on Calton Hill from Edinburgh Waverley, offering panoramic city views and historic monuments.
4.9
(39)
590
hikers
17.8km
05:06
370m
370m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(53)
516
hikers
14.2km
03:48
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 90 m
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