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Arthur's Seat


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Traveler Description: Located within the center of Edinburgh at Holyrood Park, the remains of this extinct volcano rise 823 feet making it a notable landmark of the city.
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Attraction type: Geological formation, Mountain, Volcano
Activities: Walking
Address: Holyrood Park Edinburgh
Scotland

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4 of 5 stars
artvisits 27 contributions
Edinburgh
May 29, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

On top of all the other reviews which praise Arthur's Seat as a must for every visitor in Scotland's capital city, a few tips to get the most out of it: - as before any walk/climb, check the weather forecast ahead of your walk. If the weather is turning worse, the walk will be spoilt and the views will be... more

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5 of 5 stars
OpaqueEntity 127 contributions
Cambridge, UK
May 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I really wanted to go up Arthurs Seat, so it was the first thing I did after getting sorted at my hotel. I knew the route I wanted to take from reading about it online (The fuller Red route) so I was all ready. The weather was windy but dry and stayed stable, and even sunny! The route I took... more

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5 of 5 stars
mawie49 65 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Dec 20, 2008

I loved this experience. Quite difficult to get to the top, especially after showers in the morning but it's definitely worth it. The views on the sea, the city and the moutains leaved me speechless. Make sure you wear traction footwear and gloves. Bring your camera and make a panorama video of the place - it's worthless. Go back down... more

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5 of 5 stars
ladyscotland55 1 contribution
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
Nov 10, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I went to Edinburgh for 3 days, and I climbed up this mountain- Arthur's Seat, which is not far away from the Edinburgh Castle. Well, I went up there, and I thought I might cry. The view was breathtaking. It isn't like the highest mountain or anything, but just seeing the city in all its glory, it was simply magical.... more

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5 of 5 stars
ScotlandHighlander 2 contributions
Scotland
Sep 22, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I did this walk on a very overcast day. I thought it would take me much longer but managed the whole thing in a couple of hours and that was including taking lots of photos. I joined the path across the road from the Scottish Parliament. I had decided to take the not so steep path and to stop off... more

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5 of 5 stars
LoveEdinburgh 13 contributions
Excelsior, MN
Jul 7, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This is an easy hike and well worth the views at the top. I highly recommend these free views. Be sure to wear shoes with good traction. Hiking boots are ideal; they provide the best ankle support. Bring your camera, too! You won't want to forget the views you will have atop this mountain! I spent about two hours on... more

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4 of 5 stars
Rooindie 93 contributions
Farmington, Connecticut
Oct 28, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

The was an interesting hike up to some awesome views. We had printed a map on-line before going, though this area is so well used there are criss-crossing trails everywhere. We first stopped to see the chapel ruins; not much left, but picturesque nonetheless. The climb to the top is a good cardio workout, but that makes it easier to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Funk_Soul_Brother 1 contribution
Sydney
Aug 17, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

If you only have a short time in Edinburgh, make sure you put aside an afternoon to climb Arthur's Seat. If you're after a bit of a challenge, approach it from Holyrood Park. Follow the incline to the Salisbury Crags, which change colour as the sun moves across the sky and continue up the hills to the top. Depending on... more

Great Walk
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5 of 5 stars
burger6 4 contributions
Sheffield, England
Feb 15, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

The walk arround Arthurs Seat, via Salisbury Crags is great, tiring but fantastic views. Non-athletic visitors could take the easy path round the bottom. There are also two mini-Lochs to see. Open all year round and free. Perfect! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Boston, MA
Nov 29, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

It's well worth part of a day to wander up and around Arthur's Seat to take in panoramic views of the city. We packed a lunch from a local bakery and then hiked up the trail, which was a fairly easy walk. The views were great, it was very peaceful and a good way to learn the lay of the... more

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Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Scotland