A small artificial loch located between Dunsapie Hill and Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. Created at the initiative of Prince Albert, Consort to Queen Victoria, in 1844.

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June 7, 2023

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An idyll right on the edge of the old town.

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1. Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh Waverley

8.15km

02:32

250m

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

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2. Arthur's Seat – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from West End

29.2km

08:25

630m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. East Ascent of Arthur's Seat – Dunsapie Loch loop from Edinburgh

6.60km

01:49

110m

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

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Elevation 100 m

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Thursday 5 March

14°C

2°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

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1. Arthur's Seat – View of Edinburgh loop from Edinburgh Waverley

2. Arthur's Seat – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from West End

3. East Ascent of Arthur's Seat – Dunsapie Loch loop from Edinburgh

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