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

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Grange/Prestonfield

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

Moderate

5.0

(3)

40

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

01:40

5.05km

190m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

591 m

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.

Tip by

2

1.06 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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3

1.49 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

1.73 km

View of Edinburgh from Crow Hill

Highlight • Summit

At 780 feet (238 m), Crow Hill is 43 feet (13 m) lower than Arthur's Seat. However, there are far fewer people here. The view is also very beautiful. It …

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5

2.05 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 …

Tip by

6

2.30 km

View over Edinburgh and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

2.80 km

The Dry Dam Path to Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8

3.83 km

Lower Slopes of Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Natural

B

5.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.94 km

1.53 km

759 m

604 m

225 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

1.24 km

994 m

576 m

309 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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