Gayfield Square – Edinburgh Playhouse loop from Edinburgh
Gayfield Square – Edinburgh Playhouse loop from Edinburgh
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Gayfield Square – Edinburgh Playhouse loop from Edinburgh
00:50
3.09km
40m
Hiking
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: October 27, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
1.11 km
Gayfield Square
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
1.42 km
Edinburgh Playhouse
Highlight • Other
1.49 km
Dreaming Spires Giraffe Sculptures at Picardy Place
Highlight • Structure
Crafted by Scottish artist Helen Denerley from recycled materials and lovingly nicknamed Martha …
Tip by
1.68 km
The Manuscript of Monte Cassino Sculpture
Highlight • Structure
1.70 km
St Paul's and St George's Church
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
1.72 km
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
1.76 km
Sherlock Holmes Statue, Picardy Place
Highlight • Monument
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Tip by
2.77 km
Pilrig St. Paul's Church
Highlight • Religious Site
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Tip by
3.09 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.88 km
141 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.81 km
227 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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