Edinburgh – nature walk in the city 1.

The view of the Castle of Edinburgh from the paved path

The Salisbury Crags with Arthur’s Seat is a dominant natural sight, rising above Edingurgh and visible from most part of the city. Located at the Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament, at end of the Royal Mile, it is easy to reach – even the Hop-On-Hop-Off buses stop at its foot. It is worth to walk at least a little up the Crags – the view of the city is stunning.

There are several paths of different difficulty and shorter or longer walks can be taken. A circuit along the rocky cliffs of the Crags is 1-1.5 hours; a summit circuit to Arthur’s Seat and back 2-3 hours.

The Salisburry Crags and Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh

The Scottish Parlaiment and the Abbey of Holyroodhouse

The view of the Castle of Edinburgh from the paved path

Rocky cliffs of the Crags

Arthur’s seat from the Crags

The Castle of Edinburgh from the Crags

Friendly volunteer ranger

Publication with map

Publication with map

“Holyrood Park is a rare example of unimproved grassland. Effectively unchanged since its enclosure as a Royal Park in the 16th century. It is rich in plant species and also provides a home to a variety of important invertebrate, amphibian, mammal and bird species. To find such a wildlife haven in the heart of a capital city is remarkable.”

For more information about the park, guided walks and other activities run by the Rangers, visit: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/ranger

 

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See also: Edinburgh – nature walk in the city 2.