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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

00:28

7.19km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.83 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entrance

Highlight • Monument

Palace of Holyroodhouse entrance is located on Abbeyhill. Picturesque remains dated from 1128 abbey can be seen. This is the official residents of His Majesty The King in Scotland

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1.39 km

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It …

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1.52 km

View of Salisbury Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view of the Craigs from outside parliament

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2.75 km

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

Highlight • Volcano

Arthur's Seat marks the highest point of Holyrood Park, a stunning volcanic hill which rises to a height of 251 meters (823 feet) above the city.

The cliffs of Salisbury …

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3.23 km

Nice and easy to cycle around (on road), or you could cut right through the middle of it. There are several lochs here too. How lucky to have a volcano to cycle through in the middle of a gorgeous city.

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5.92 km

The Scottish Parliament Mace

Highlight • Historical Site

So that visitors can see it too

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7.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

1.36 km

762 m

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.69 km

189 m

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Holyrood Palace – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entrance

Holyrood Palace

View of Salisbury Crags

View of the Salisbury Crags from Queen's Drive

Arthur's Seat

The Scottish Parliament Mace

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