Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Arthur's Seat

Type: natural viewpoint

The summit of an extinct volcano, 251 meters high, in the middle of the city, reachable on foot in about 45 minutes from the parking area on Queen's Drive. Halfway up stand the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel, and from the top you can see all of Edinburgh — the castle, the Firth of Forth, and on a clear day even part of the English coastline.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Free access throughout the day, no ticket required. Light footwear is recommended and caution is advised on steep sections.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

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