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Scott Monument – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Edinburgh

Old Town

Scott Monument – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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133

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Scott Monument – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh Waverley

02:33

9.39km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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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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3.46 km

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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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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8.24 km

Scottish National Gallery

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

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8.56 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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8.72 km

New College, University of Edinburgh

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

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9.08 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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9.39 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

3.02 km

826 m

342 m

156 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

3.80 km

261 m

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 12 August

27°C

13°C

34 %

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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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Scott Monument – Royal Mile loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Scott Monument

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Scottish National Gallery

Royal Mile

New College, University of Edinburgh

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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