Arthur's Seat

"Nice small little hike in the middle of the city. Was worth it for the view of the city, although I underestimated it and walked on it with tennis shoes. I don't recommend it, it's not safe, the soles were way too slippery, and even though this is not a particularly difficult or high peak, you can still very much slip and fall a lot. Also I didn't find the descent route and went on a closed "under maintenance" route - also don't recommend, it really wasn't safe." — bernadettszabo • Mar 27, 2025

"After a few days in London we took a sleeper train to Edinburgh Scotland. We dropped our duffels at a bounce location then hit the Calton Hill area, walking the regents trail and visiting the various monuments. A little road walking brought us down to Holyrood Park. Hit Arthur’s Seat with all the crowds taking the spur path to St Anthony’s chapel on the way. We continued to roam up and down to get Crow Hill, Whinny Hill and finally Salisbury Crags. All easy walking in the “hills”. Finished our day roaming the streets and doing some shopping before picking up our duffels and finding our Air B&B." — Nimblefoot • Sep 21, 2023

"Rare sunny day in Edinburgh. Some residue snow left on the top. Lots of tourists fannying about trying to avoid the muddy path... several of them landing on their backsides covered in mud while trying to avoid the path by walking on the wet slippy grass (was funny). Great views at the top and another Marilyn bagged. " — NorthernWayfarer • Apr 5, 2018

"Walked to Holyrood Park from Princes Street. Then up Salisbury Crags 174m from St Margaret's Well, Then down to Gutted Haddie to the park road. Followed it east and north, followed by an ascent of Dunsapie 145m. Then up a path east to the summit, reaching it in time for sunset. Then descended down to St Margaret's Well again, and along the Royal Mile. With AR on a lovely autumn evening. " — marktrengove2 • Sep 20, 2016

"While the Ship was in South Queensferry, I took a Taxi ride to nearby Edinburgh (Scotland)and hiked the up Arthur's Seat. Beautiful weather which is rare for this time of the year. Gorgeous view overlooking the entire City of Edinburgh and far beyond. A well worth a trip. Hundreds of other People had the same idea. " — Nuernberger • Sep 14, 2013

"A brisk walk up Arthur's Seat on New Year's Day to blow away the cobwebs, and boy, did the strong winds do that! There were many others out and about up there, perhaps hoping to overcome Hogmanay-induced hangovers." — isabellehatfield • Jan 1, 2013

"Wow ! What a beautiful place. I was really lucky when I visited Arthur's seat because it was lovely sunny day and Neil and I just loved it. You can see whole town from the hill and the views were outstanding. The surrounding are lovely and atmosphere is peaceful. Highly recommended " — mary.wright.35977 • Jul 29, 2012

"Hiked up in fog with almost zero visibility, which was disappointing because the views of Edinburgh from up top are supposed to be stellar, but the fog made for some wonderfully miserable/bleak photos" — trevorhuxham • Feb 10, 2008

"Stopped in Edinburgh as part of the road party traveling back from the Hebrides to Germany. We visited the castle and then walked up to the top of the seat. Beautiful views of a beautiful City. Over 25-26yrs ago now !! One day, as with many of the peaks I have summited in years gone by, I will return with my family." — HikingViking • Oct 10, 1989