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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

Moderate

4.9

(12)

198

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

03:25

12.6km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.24 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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4.37 km

Dean Village Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to linger and dream. Nature in the centre of the city.

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8.02 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite a range of historically interesting buildings and monuments combined with a superb view - great for a sundowner on the grass.

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8.12 km

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The National Monument of Scotland occupies a commanding position, overlooking the city on Calton Hill.

Conceived as a memorial to the Scottish lives lost fighting the Napoleonic Wars, construction started …

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8.23 km

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

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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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9.28 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Highlight • Monument

The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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9.60 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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9.82 km

Royal Mile

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Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official …

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

2.40 km

1.36 km

725 m

511 m

366 m

Surfaces

7.52 km

3.76 km

724 m

387 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

20°C

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Nelson Monument, Calton Hill – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

Dean Village Waterfall

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Victoria Street

Royal Mile

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