Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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7.87km

170m

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 20, 2026

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792 m

View of The Meadows and Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful little park, perfect for a rest

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2.76 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

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3.56 km

Piper's Walk

Highlight • Trail

Free and amazing view of the city

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3.70 km

View of Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

Narrow path along the cliff, great view but also very windy.

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3.94 km

View over Edinburgh and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.19 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 is unsurprisingly a popular objective. There are plenty of routes to the top, perfect for little legs and future Munro baggers.

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4.38 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.65 km

Staircase to Arthur's Seat and Nether Hill

Highlight • Summit

This challenging staircase leads up to Edinburgh's beloved Arthur's Seat and The Nether Hill, rewarding you with sensational views of the city and beyond. Visiting early in the morning is ideal to enjoy the scenery without the crowds.

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