Scott Monument – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh Waverley

02:32

9.33km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.92 km for 97 m

Customers only

After 5.14 km for 76 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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267 m

Scott Monument

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The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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3.57 km

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural

The botanical garden is worth a visit in all seasons. Very nice borders, themed gardens & greenhouses. Best time: May / June and autumn.

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8.39 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

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Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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8.47 km

Scottish National Gallery

Highlight • Monument

The Scottish National Gallery is one of the country's major museums and is well worth a visit.

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8.79 km

Royal Mile

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Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official …

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8.96 km

New College, University of Edinburgh

Highlight • Monument

The windows of the chapel at the side are nice in the evenings.

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9.33 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

3.04 km

887 m

392 m

196 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

4.08 km

296 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Monday 9 November

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Comments

June 15, 2024,Edinburgh - New Town and Botanic Gardens

Unfortunately, I didn't have much time to visit Edinburgh, so I contented myself with a walk through New Town, Circus Lane, a section of the Water of Leith Walkway and a visit to the botanical gardens. Everything is well worth seeing, especially the botanical gardens are very beautiful.
I then saw the rest of Edinburgh in a tour bus with …

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