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Royal Mile – Victoria Street Runde von Hillside

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Royal Mile – Victoria Street Runde von Hillside

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June 30, 2023

Royal Mile – Victoria Street Runde von Hillside

Easy

01:47

6.59km

3.7km/h

90m

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Overview

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.19 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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2.48 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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3.33 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

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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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3.62 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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4.20 km

The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

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The Tron Kirk, like so many of the city's churches, has now been repurposed. There is a market hall here.

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4.79 km

Canongate Kirk

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The Kirk of the Canongate dates from 1691. It is the parish church of Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. The church has a Dutch-style gable …

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5.03 km

Scottish Parliament Building

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The parliament is housed in the Scottish Parliament Building, a building completed in 2004 by the Spanish-Italian architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue, and is located on the grounds of …

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5.13 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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6.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.50 km

510 m

470 m

128 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

2.69 km

392 m

< 100 m

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Royal Mile – Victoria Street Runde von Hillside

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Royal Mile

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Victoria Street

The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

Canongate Kirk

Scottish Parliament Building

Holyrood Palace

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