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Arthur's Seat

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
Ranked #1 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 740 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Mountains
Activities: Walking
Owner description: Arthur's Seat is one of four hill forts, dating from around 2,000 years ago. Situated within Holyrood Park, as well as it's rich cultural heritage,...... more » Owner description: Arthur's Seat is one of four hill forts, dating from around 2,000 years ago. Situated within Holyrood Park, as well as it's rich cultural heritage, the park offers walks, solace, wildlife, volcanic geology and unparalleled vistas of the city from its many vantage points. The park has several Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designations due to its exceptional range of grassland habitats and its internationally important volcanic geology. Ranger service on site. « less
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It's an easy hike, some girls can climb with heels, not a problem at all. Get a good view of beautiful Edinburgh. Suitable for picnic, walk with your pet, short walk, long walk, exercise, cycling, take pictures, etc. A place I'm going to miss. More

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Edinburgh
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Worth the climb for the best views of Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth and surrounding countryside More

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Manchester, UK
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Gives an amazing view of the city! I've only been once but my friends recently went up for a picnic at sunset and said it was even more amazing! More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Loved hiking Arthur's Seat. Best to treat this as an actual hike and not a scenery walk. Wear tennis shoes or work out gear, etc. Once you get to the top the views are incredible! Not great direction as to which hill is actually Arthur's Seat, but asking a fellow hiker never hurts! We had a great time! More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Arthur's seat is my favourite hill in the area around edinburgh, its craggy striking and gives you such a great view! More

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See 2 more reviews by Fiona B for Edinburgh
Ontario, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Arthur's seat was probably my favorite site in Edinburgh! My friend and I began the hike late in the day. As others have said, check the pathways before you start, we went the wrong way the first time! If I were to do it again I would have climbed at a different time of day. The sea side was beautiful,... More

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Cairneyhill, Scotland, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The view from Arthurs seat is beautiful. I have visited this a number of times and the best one during the moonwalk June 2012 it was gorgeous. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I reluctantly walked up Arthurs Seat very hungover having only slept for only a few hours, and even then it was definitely worth it!! The views are outstanding (specially on a clear day), there are lots of different ways to get up so maybe worth having a look before you attempt the climb!! More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

we went up to see the sun rising, this was amazing More

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Surrey uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We made a point not to look at the view until at the very top, so we climbed up taking our bottle of prosseco which we popped at the top admiring the spectacular views. Was quite a laugh to get down again though! More

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