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    Location: New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    December 5, 2024

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    Princes Street Gardens is one of the most important city parks located in the heart of Edinburgh. It separates the Old Town from the New Town.

    The gardens cover over 37 acres (150,000 m2) and are divided into two parts by The Mound, a man-made hill that connects the New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh and is home to the Scottish National Gallery.

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    Princes Street Gardens was created by draining Edinburgh’s largest lake, the Nor Loch.
    The Nor Loch was originally a marshland on the north side of Edinburgh, initially used as a …
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    The gardens are beautiful all year round. This is where many locals meet, especially at the Ross Fountain, the park’s most important landmark. This cast iron structure was installed in 1872 after the Great Exhibition of 1862 in London.

    Each year at Christmas, part of the gardens is transformed into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ with a Christmas market, an ice rink and many other fun attractions, including a 108-foot (33 m) high Ferris wheel, often called The Edinburgh Eye.

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    1. Victoria Street, Edinburgh – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

    14.9km

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Distance 1.15 km

    Uphill 0 m

    Downhill 10 m

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