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Grassmarket, Edinburgh – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

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Grassmarket, Edinburgh – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

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Grassmarket, Edinburgh – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

01:18

4.80km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

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1.75 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized …

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1.92 km

View of the tower of St Columba’s Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.47 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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3.03 km

National Museum of Scotland

Highlight • Monument

Simply amazing, free entry, huge

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3.05 km

Statue of William Henry Playfair

Highlight • Monument

William Henry Playfair

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3.73 km

View of Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many restaurants, also for outdoor seating

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3.78 km

Cold Town House

Highlight • Monument

The streak of flowers on the building is simply beautiful and gives a great photo with the castle in the background.

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4.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

2.03 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

902 m

212 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

27°C

13°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Grassmarket, Edinburgh – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

View of the tower of St Columba’s Church

Victoria Street

National Museum of Scotland

Statue of William Henry Playfair

View of Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket

Cold Town House

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