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

3.80km

01:30

210m

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

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

4.21km

01:26

190m

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

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

7.60km

02:30

300m

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

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Alex Foxfield

January 6, 2023

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

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

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 descend to the summit on this way, because you climb a few meters steeply to then gently break down again, before the actual ascent to the summit begins.

At the summit you have a great view over the city.
Definitely pack something to drink.
In some sections the climb is steep, firm footwear is an advantage.
At the top it could be very windy, so I recommend to have a hat and scarf in the luggage. 😉

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

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

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

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