How to get to Arthur’s Seat?

Arthur’s Seat is located in Holyrood Park at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

This makes it very easy to get to, wherever you are staying in the city. There are multiple routes around the park, but perhaps the best way to climb Arthur’s Seat is to follow a circular walking route that begins and ends at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament building. Alternatively, for a faster route to the summit, you can start from Dunsapie Loch on the south-eastern side of the park. Here, there is a small car park and a steep but shorter route to the top of Arthur’s Seat.

Arthur’s Seat Edinburgh Walk.

Towering above Edinburgh is Arthur’s Seat, the remains of an ancient volcano that has laid dormant for more than 350 million years.

Some of the best views of the city can be enjoyed from its summit, where you’ll also find the well-preserved remains of an ancient hillfort, dating back around 2,000 years. This history, together with the landscape’s diverse flora and unusual geological features qualify it as a site of special scientific interest – although most walkers on its busy paths climb Arthur’s Seat for the magnificent views over Edinburgh.