Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

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Climb to Arthur's Seat - Edinburgh's biggest and most spectacular hill. From the peak, you get the city's best views and South East Scotland. Join us for a guided tour via hidden trails to the top.

Highlights

  • See Holyrood Park's 650 acres of space, and all the biggest peaks in Edinburgh
  • Take the hidden, local's trails - away from other tourists
  • Reach the peak at Arthur's Seat, where you'll be over 800 feet above sealevel
  • Take in the sweeping views from Arthur's Seat
  • Wander about Scotland's impressive array of wildlife at Holyrood Park

Description

Join a guided hike through Edinburgh's most wild green space; Holyrood Park. A path walked for many thousands of years, you'll be walking in the footsteps of ancient Scottish Kings and Queens on this tour. First, explore the most historic and scenic locations within Holyrood Park, uncovering the natural history and human history that make this part of Edinburgh so special. Next, climb your way up to the peak of Arthur's Seat (251m/823 feet above sea level). From here, enjoy the best views Edinburgh has to offer, including Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, and the whole of South East of Scotland. Finally, we’ll descend back to the starting point and the tour will conclude. You’ll leave with a new sense of wonder for the breathtaking views of this magical city.

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Important Information

  • • It is up to individual guests to determine if they can walk the route we take them on by researching the topography of Arthur's Seat before booking • While on the tour, there are no WC facilities, so we recommend you use the cafe toilets in Holyrood Palace just before starting the tour with us

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