Key Details
Distance and Elevation
Distance: 3.3 miles / 5.3 km
Elevation: 287ft / 87m
recommended Footwear
Road shoes.
Recommended running
An undulating lap around Arthur’s seat with a long climb around the back before a fast descent overlooking the city.
local coffee fix
There are no end of good coffee shops so head to whichever you know of. Of those I have been to, Cult does good coffee and food and has some cool lego models on display if you’re a fan of that. The Milkman is also a picturesque cafe with good coffee, though be warned it is an influencer hotspot.
Local running shop:
FKT/Segment King:
FKT/Segment Queen:
Route details
Starting at the car park near Holyrood palace it is difficult to get lost on this run. Just follow the road around Arthur’s seat, there is also bound to be plenty of others doing the same. You could mix it up a bit and tag on an ascent of the seat at the end if you wanted an extra couple of miles.
Similar alternatives nearby
- Arthur’s Seat
- Blackford and Braid hills
Time on Feet 