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Victoria Street – Grassmarket, Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Grassmarket, Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Grassmarket, Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh

00:58

3.66km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.16 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.63 km

St Columba’s Free Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Tolbooth Kirk (The Hub) This spectacular Edinburgh landmark was the Assembly Hall for the Church of Scotland. It is situated on the Royal Mile just below the castle. The church …

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Tip by

3

1.68 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

Tip by

4

1.89 km

The Last Drop, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Pub

Traditional pub. According to the (unverified) legend the ones getting hanged on the grassmarket got their last drink in here.

Tip by

5

2.01 km

View of Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many restaurants, also for outdoor seating

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Tip by

6

2.04 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

Tip by

7

2.07 km

Granny's Green Steps

Highlight • Structure

Granny Green's Steps was designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects and built in June 2001 as part of Dance Base. The project was supported by a significant grant from the Scottish …

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Tip by

8

2.09 km

Cold Town House

Highlight • Monument

The streak of flowers on the building is simply beautiful and gives a great photo with the castle in the background.

Tip by

B

3.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.86 km

1.09 km

455 m

254 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

580 m

188 m

115 m

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