There are several easy walks in Edinburgh and Arthur’s Seat is one of the most popular with visitors. Depending on your ability, the trek up the extinct volcano only takes around 1-2 hours so you can fit it into a morning or afternoon during your trip.
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Arthur’s Seat is a popular engagement shoot location; photographers know it well.
The hike starts at Holyrood Park, which is free to enter. There is a paid-for car park if you have to drive, although driving in Edinburgh is never recommended.
From the park, you join the well-trodden path all the way to the summit (251 m) where you are rewarded with panoramic views over the city and the Firth of Forth waters to Fife.
At the top, you can point out city attractions Holyrood House, Dynamic Earth, the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh Castle.
If this hike seems too difficult for your level, you can try the Salisbury Crag route (46 m) which runs alongside Arthur’s Seat.
Fans of the popular romance movie featuring Anne Hathaway, One Day, will recognise Arthur’s Seat. It stars in the scene where Dexter tries to climb the hill in brogue shoes and complains about it…
Don’t be Dexter! You can climb in sturdy trainers but watch for ankle rolling. Remember your layers and waterproofs even on a sunny day. It can be breezy up there.