Tips
December 5, 2024
Hiking
The gardens cover over 37 acres (150,000 m2) and are divided into two parts by The Mound, a man-made hill that connects the New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh and is home to the Scottish National Gallery.
introducingedinburgh.com/princes-street-gardens
•December 5, 2024
Hiking
The Nor Loch was originally a marshland on the north side of Edinburgh, initially used as a …
•December 5, 2024
Hiking
Each year at Christmas, part of the gardens is transformed into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ with a Christmas market, an ice rink and many other fun attractions, including a 108-foot (33 m) high Ferris wheel, often called The Edinburgh Eye.
introducingedinburgh.com/princes-street-gardens
•
Sign up for a free komoot account to get 2 more insider tips and takes.
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Princes Street Gardens
4.9
(66)
680
hikers
14.9km
04:19
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
114
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(12)
198
hikers
12.5km
03:23
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Details
Informations
Distance 1.15 km
Uphill 0 m
Downhill 10 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Sunday 31 May
19°C
12°C
-- %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: -- km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December