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Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

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Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

01:11

9.54km

190m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.44 km

Meadows Running Loop

Highlight • Trail

Each lap of the Meadows is 2.25k so its great for laps!

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2.71 km

Edinburgh Marathon Start Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Starting in front of the Royal Commonwealth Pool!

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3.42 km

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Viewpoint

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3.96 km

View over Prestonfield Golf Club and Duddingston Loch

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy the nice view over Prestonfield Golf Club and Duddingston Loch.

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5.22 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Arthur's Seat dominates Holyrood Park and rewards with commanding views across the Edinburgh region and the Firth of Forth. An ancient volcano, it rises dramatically above the capital city and …

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6.40 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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9.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

2.85 km

1.82 km

1.61 km

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.85 km

2.67 km

434 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

20°C

11°C

28 %

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Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh

Meadows Running Loop

Edinburgh Marathon Start Point

View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

View over Prestonfield Golf Club and Duddingston Loch

Arthur's Seat

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