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View of Edinburgh – Scottish National Gallery loop from Edinburgh

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
New Town/Broughton

View of Edinburgh – Scottish National Gallery loop from Edinburgh

Easy

5

hikers

View of Edinburgh – Scottish National Gallery loop from Edinburgh

01:31

5.71km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

290 m

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

2

747 m

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience …

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3

895 m

St John's Church, Edinburgh

Highlight • Religious Site

Charlotte Chapel, also known by its former name St. George's West Church, is a historic church building on Shandwick Place in Edinburgh, Scotland. It belongs to an independent Baptist congregation …

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4.58 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized …

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5

4.88 km

David Hume Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

David Hume sits impressively on his pedestal and watches the hustle and bustle.

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6

5.22 km

Scottish National Gallery

Highlight • Monument

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

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7

5.30 km

Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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5.37 km

Royal Scottish Academy

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The Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture was founded on 27 May 1826 at Stewart's Rooms, Waterloo Bridge. The 13 founding artists consisted of 11 painters, one architect and …

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5.71 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

1.47 km

734 m

602 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

711 m

365 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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