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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
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Best routes near Princes Street Gardens
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2.93km
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Distance 1.15 km
Uphill 0 m
Downhill 10 m
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Location: New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom