Arthur's Seat
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I was only in Edinburgh for 5 days and I hiked Arthur's Seat twice. The hike is steep but beautiful and the views at the top are stellar. It can be very windy at the top but otherwise it is an enjoyable hike.
Reviewed by: haylee from on May 04 2009
I visited Scotland 3 times. One one of my trips, my friend, Wm. Grant, (who before he passed away had climbed the rock front of Arthur's Seat over 3000 times- there was an article about him in the Edinburgh Newspaper), talked me into climbing the face of Arthur's Seat. - It was awesome, I'd never experienced anything like it. We climbed the front and walked back down the trail. I love the lore of Arthur's Seat. I hope that one day I will visit again. If you've never visited this area, you are missing out on the experience of your life. I was very fortunate, I had someone who lived there guide me around, I saw everyday life in Edinburgh, rather than tourist life.
Reviewed by: Carol from on Mar 09 2008
I spent many times climbing Arthur's seat as a child then I took my own children for the same climb. They loved it and it is a wonderful feeling and a wonderful view I would recommend anyone to go visit Arthur's Seat. Beautiful
Reviewed by: Glesgagirl from on Jan 01 2008
Climbing the 40 min summit to Arthur's Seat gives the feeling of having conqured a Scottish fortress.
Reviewed by: CamilleN from on May 17 2007
The walk is quite an interesting one as one an see many others going there. On the steep slope, a metal linked chain enables us to climb up. I was there quite regularly during my two years from 1993 to 1995.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 02 2006
What a lovely and wonderful view of the city...not to mention the workout you get from climbing....The surrounding area was clean and very pretty with the vegetation and the ducks on the pond.
Reviewed by: SA from on Nov 16 2006
This is about the whole of Holyrood Park. It was my favourite place to visit - of course, it was walking distance to the nearest gate. There are three lochs, the bird life is considerable, and there were places from which you'd hardly know there's a city around. I don't know if the whins still have to be burnt on the hillsides, or if sheep still graze upon them.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 28 2006
This is a wonderful place to go. The hike can be a little tricky in places, especially when you get to the last turn or so...the path narrows and the winds are extremely strong. I grew up playing in the park so I knew what to expect, but my friends didn't. Breathtaking views of the city and the Firth of Forth over to Fife. Did you know it is an old Volcano? I climbed Samsons Ribs when I was a child, but would never attempt it now. One of the best places in the City to visit and "It's Free!" I would highly recommend the trip up the hill. We used to sing a wee song when we went up - Round and Round the Radical Road the Radical Rascal Ran; how many Rs are in that?
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 22 2006
this is probably one of the best views in scotland, and it's a wonderful hike! i under no circumstances, however, recommend trying to climb it in snow or wind. or both. especially not both.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 27 2005
We hike up to Arthur's Seat from the Holyrood Palace sometime in May. It was a very pleasant hike with plenty of open space without many people.
Reviewed by: Tu Des from on Sep 27 2005
Extinct Volcano
Back to Arthur's Seat
I was only in Edinburgh for 5 days and I hiked Arthur's Seat twice. The hike is steep but beautiful and the views at the top are stellar. It can be very windy at the top but otherwise it is an enjoyable hike.
Reviewed by: haylee from on May 04 2009
I visited Scotland 3 times. One one of my trips, my friend, Wm. Grant, (who before he passed away had climbed the rock front of Arthur's Seat over 3000 times- there was an article about him in the Edinburgh Newspaper), talked me into climbing the face of Arthur's Seat. - It was awesome, I'd never experienced anything like it. We climbed the front and walked back down the trail. I love the lore of Arthur's Seat. I hope that one day I will visit again. If you've never visited this area, you are missing out on the experience of your life. I was very fortunate, I had someone who lived there guide me around, I saw everyday life in Edinburgh, rather than tourist life.
Reviewed by: Carol from on Mar 09 2008
I spent many times climbing Arthur's seat as a child then I took my own children for the same climb. They loved it and it is a wonderful feeling and a wonderful view I would recommend anyone to go visit Arthur's Seat. Beautiful
Reviewed by: Glesgagirl from on Jan 01 2008
Climbing the 40 min summit to Arthur's Seat gives the feeling of having conqured a Scottish fortress.
Reviewed by: CamilleN from on May 17 2007
The walk is quite an interesting one as one an see many others going there. On the steep slope, a metal linked chain enables us to climb up. I was there quite regularly during my two years from 1993 to 1995.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 02 2006
What a lovely and wonderful view of the city...not to mention the workout you get from climbing....The surrounding area was clean and very pretty with the vegetation and the ducks on the pond.
Reviewed by: SA from on Nov 16 2006
This is about the whole of Holyrood Park. It was my favourite place to visit - of course, it was walking distance to the nearest gate. There are three lochs, the bird life is considerable, and there were places from which you'd hardly know there's a city around. I don't know if the whins still have to be burnt on the hillsides, or if sheep still graze upon them.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 28 2006
This is a wonderful place to go. The hike can be a little tricky in places, especially when you get to the last turn or so...the path narrows and the winds are extremely strong. I grew up playing in the park so I knew what to expect, but my friends didn't. Breathtaking views of the city and the Firth of Forth over to Fife. Did you know it is an old Volcano? I climbed Samsons Ribs when I was a child, but would never attempt it now. One of the best places in the City to visit and "It's Free!" I would highly recommend the trip up the hill. We used to sing a wee song when we went up - Round and Round the Radical Road the Radical Rascal Ran; how many Rs are in that?
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 22 2006
this is probably one of the best views in scotland, and it's a wonderful hike! i under no circumstances, however, recommend trying to climb it in snow or wind. or both. especially not both.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 27 2005
We hike up to Arthur's Seat from the Holyrood Palace sometime in May. It was a very pleasant hike with plenty of open space without many people.
Reviewed by: Tu Des from on Sep 27 2005
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