Gayfield Square – Edinburgh Playhouse loop from Edinburgh
Gayfield Square – Edinburgh Playhouse loop from Edinburgh
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Gayfield Square – Edinburgh Playhouse loop from Edinburgh
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2.86km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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840 m
McNaughtan's Bookshop
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
1.02 km
Gayfield Square
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
1.33 km
Edinburgh Playhouse
Highlight • Other
1.40 km
Dreaming Spires Giraffe Sculptures at Picardy Place
Highlight • Structure
Crafted by Scottish artist Helen Denerley from recycled materials and lovingly nicknamed Martha and Gilbert by Denerley herself, these sculptures carry the following line from a poem by Roy Campbell (1946) at their base:
“Giraffes! A people who live between the earth & skies. Each in his own religious steeple – Keeping a lighthouse with his eyes.”
Immerse yourself in the artistic charm of the officially named "Dreaming Spires" and savor the unique atmosphere of this Edinburgh gem.
Tip by
1.58 km
St Paul's and St George's Church
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
1.60 km
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
1.61 km
The Manuscript of Monte Cassino Sculpture
Highlight • Structure
1.64 km
Sherlock Holmes Statue, Picardy Place
Highlight • Monument
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Tip by
2.86 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.58 km
194 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.52 km
265 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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