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ARTHUR'S SEAT
HILL WALKING.
Walking Arthurs Seat Arthurs Seat Accommodation
Arthur's Seat,
Volcanic Hill can be found In
Edinburgh at Holyrood Park just south
of Carlton Hill.
Arthur's Seat - Edinburgh.
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh is an ancient volcanic hill, lying just to the south of Edinburgh city centre, Arthur's Seat is an immensely popular trek of around one hours time, giving great views, north, south, east and west.| I started the walk opposite the car park for Holyrood Palace, which takes you up a steep incline for a spell, then levels out to already offer good views of the city. This path follows a route underneath some steep cliffs, then opens out so that Arthur's Seat comes into full view. |
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From here the path becomes more of a man made staircase, rising steeply at various stages before levelling out on a smaller hill with the Seat only a hundred yards away, five more minutes and you're there and can spend as long as you like taking in the views of the city and castle and assorted landmarks. Further a field, Holy Island can be seen to the south and northwards on a clear day, the Forth bridges are visible. |
| Since the walk is a relatively short one, and let's say you are not a local, then another few hours visiting a large variety of famous buildings in the area would be a fine way to complete your day. |
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Accommodation nr Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
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