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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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(3)

54

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Grassmarket, Edinburgh – Victoria Street loop from Edinburgh

01:17

4.78km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.00 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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2

1.03 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

A lively place, with good pubs...

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3

1.06 km

View of Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many restaurants, also for outdoor seating

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4

1.74 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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5

2.11 km

The Last Drop, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Pub

Traditional pub. According to the (unverified) legend the ones getting hanged on the grassmarket got their last drink in here.

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6

2.44 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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7

2.49 km

St Columba’s Free Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Tolbooth Kirk (The Hub) This spectacular Edinburgh landmark was the Assembly Hall for the Church of Scotland. It is situated on the Royal Mile just below the castle. The church …

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8

3.06 km

National Museum of Scotland

Highlight • Monument

Simply amazing, free entry, huge

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B

4.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

2.05 km

539 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

757 m

143 m

< 100 m

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