Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Leith

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Leith

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Arthur's Seat Climb loop from Leith

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31.2km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

Highlight • Monument

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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3.69 km

City Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

A neoclassical observatory that recently reopened as a contemporary art space called Collective, which hosts exhibitions and has a café.

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11.7 km

Queen's Drive to Duddingston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast descent to duddingston from Arthur’s seat or nice climb in opposite direction

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14.9 km

Arthur's Seat Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.43km from the bottom, rising 83m for an average of 5.8%.

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17.4 km

Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Volcano

An extinct volcano on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Holyrood Park. Standing at 832 feet (251 m), the hill is popular with hikers, cyclists …

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21.3 km

Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

A really beautiful memorial to the children of the Mortonhall baby ashes scandal. As I understand it, parents who lost their young born baby, were told after the cremation of …

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23.2 km

Fortitude Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee and great baking, made on site. Try the vegan haggis sausage roll!

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24.4 km

A unique space down in Stockbridge incorporating a love of bikes, coffee and art. At Gamma Transport you can sort your bike out whilst having a specially blended cup of coffee and taking in some contemporary urban art.

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