An extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat is the highest point of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park and one of the capital’s most impressive hills. Its lumpy, commanding form is truly ancient, with samples …

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Location: Northfield/Willowbrae, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

January 6, 2023

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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.

Olivers Reisen

August 28, 2018

Hiking

Stable shoes, food (at least water) and something to coat is recommended because the path is uneven, the climb is exhausting and it can be windy / cold in the upper area.

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Daffy-030

May 30, 2017

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The ascent on the south / west side offers an interesting view of the buildings below.

Less strenuous it is in my opinion, but to go down along and then …

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1. Arthur's Seat & Salisbury Crags loop from Holyrood

3.80km

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210m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

4.16km

01:25

190m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Holyrood Palace – St. Anthony's Chapel Ruins loop from Edinburgh Waverley

7.49km

02:30

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Arthur's Seat

1. Arthur's Seat & Salisbury Crags loop from Holyrood

2. Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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