Arthur’s Seat (The best route!)

Walks, Scotland, City of Edinburgh

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  • From Holyrood Park Road head across the roundabout onto the grass and follow the footpath...

    Step 1: From Holyrood Park Road head across the roundabout onto the grass and follow the footpath...

  • Head across the Queen’s Drive towards the end of the Salisbury Crags, where there is a low point to pass through...

    Step 2: Head across the Queen’s Drive towards the end of the Salisbury Crags, where there is a low point to pass through...

  • Follow the zig-zag path up the hill...

    Step 3: Follow the zig-zag path up the hill...

  • But remember to take a break and enjoy the views that are starting to appear behind you...

    Step 4: But remember to take a break and enjoy the views that are starting to appear behind you...

  • Keep following the clearly marked path that makes its way around the side of Arthur’s Seat

    Step 5: Keep following the clearly marked path that makes its way around the side of Arthur’s Seat

  • Enjoy the views over Marchmont and out towards the Pentland Hills

    Step 6: Enjoy the views over Marchmont and out towards the Pentland Hills

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