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The Balmoral Hotel – Guilford Arms loop from New Town

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Lothian

Edinburgh

Trinity

The Balmoral Hotel – Guilford Arms loop from New Town

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The Balmoral Hotel – Guilford Arms loop from New Town

01:40

6.22km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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2.52 km

Sherlock Holmes Statue, Picardy Place

Highlight • Monument

If you like the adventures and novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, you will enjoy this statue.

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2.55 km

St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Mary's Cathedral is a beautiful Catholic church located at 61 York Pl in Edinburgh, right next to Picardy Place. The architecture is stunning, showcasing remarkable beauty and design.

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2.57 km

St Paul's and St George's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Find your way to the St. Paul & St. George church on Broughton Street in Edinburgh, a beautiful and impressive showcase of Gothic architecture. Constructed between 1816 and 1818, this …

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2.98 km

The Balmoral Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

Set your watch by the Balmoral Hotel clock, and you will never be late again! Famously set 3 minutes fast, to ensure people catch their trains on time, it's only …

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3.01 km

Statue of the Duke of Wellington at the National Records of Scotland

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1788, this landmark houses historical family records & a gift shop with research books.

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3.30 km

Dreaming Spires Giraffe Sculptures at Picardy Place

Highlight • Structure

Discover the enchanting metal giraffe sculptures at Picardy Place, gracefully enhancing the front of the OMNi Centre.

Crafted by Scottish artist Helen Denerley from recycled materials and lovingly nicknamed Martha …

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6.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

1.00 km

535 m

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

86 %

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The Balmoral Hotel – Guilford Arms loop from New Town

Sherlock Holmes Statue, Picardy Place

St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh

St Paul's and St George's Church

The Balmoral Hotel

Statue of the Duke of Wellington at the National Records of Scotland

Guilford Arms

Dreaming Spires Giraffe Sculptures at Picardy Place

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