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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – View from Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Lothian

Edinburgh

Old Town

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – View from Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – View from Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley

00:42

2.48km

50m

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: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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574 m

Old Calton Burial Ground

Highlight • Monument

located at Calton Hill to the north-east of the city centre. The burial ground was opened in 1718, and is the resting place of several notable Scots, including philosopher David …

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780 m

Path to Calton Hill

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Calton Hill in Edinburgh is the city's most prominent elevation at 103 meters high. It is at the east end of Princes Street. On Calton Hill are the National Monument …

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910 m

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

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The Nelson Tower was completed in 1816, to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, subsequently restored in 2009. It marks the highest point of Calton Hill (171m) and the monument itself …

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1.00 km

Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

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1.11 km

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

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The National Monument of Scotland occupies a commanding position, overlooking the city on Calton Hill.

Conceived as a memorial to the Scottish lives lost fighting the Napoleonic Wars, construction started …

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1.22 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

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Quite a range of historically interesting buildings and monuments combined with a superb view - great for a sundowner on the grass.

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1.38 km

View from Calton Hill

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2.20 km

Cockburn Street

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Cockburn Street, one of the most charming and vibrant streets in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, is an absolute must-visit for any traveler to the Scottish capital. With its …

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2.48 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.42 km

672 m

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.29 km

424 m

292 m

248 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

21°C

14°C

38 %

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – View from Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Old Calton Burial Ground

Path to Calton Hill

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

View from Calton Hill

Cockburn Street

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