Scott Monument – Victoria Street loop from Haymarket

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Scott Monument – Victoria Street loop from Haymarket

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Scott Monument – Victoria Street loop from Haymarket

04:09

15.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

Dean Village and the Water of Leith

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Beautiful town within Edinburgh

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2.43 km

St Bernard's Well

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The place is very nice for a walk outside the city and at the same time in the center of Edinburgh

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6.17 km

Holyrood Palace

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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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8.50 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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

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8.79 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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9.18 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

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Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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9.32 km

Scott Monument

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The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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12.1 km

Victoria Street

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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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13.6 km

Lochrin Basin

Lake

15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

4.73 km

2.22 km

2.14 km

588 m

171 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

3.64 km

256 m

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Sunday 8 November

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Comments

July 31, 2023,Spaziergang und Hop-on Hope-Of Bus durch Edinburgh

From the train station it was about 4.5 kilometers on foot to the castle, including a visit to the castle through the park. Then with the hop-on hop-off bus behind the castle about 10 kilometers a complete round trip and from there back to the train station.

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