Around Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Group

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Overview

Circular around all the boundary stones marking the limit of the grounds of Edinburgh Castle/
Some climbing, many steps. A tour around all the boundary stones marking the limit of the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. The Grassmarket, King's Stables jousting arena , Princes Street Gardens, Mound , Ramsay Lane , Castle Esplanade , Geddes Steps and back to The Grassmarket.

Edinburgh Group Grade: D

Please contact Walk Leader to register and for meeting and walk details.

Monday, 29 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 4km / 2.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 25427 73377
Nearest postcode:: EH1 2JR
what3words:: swan.kick.myself

Start time:: 10:00 am

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