Arthur's Adventures - Guided Walk  (Grade: Strenuous)

Historic Environment Scotland Ranger Service

Join a ranger on a free guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife, and its rich heritage of archaeology and history.

Broad Pavement Car Park

Arthur's Adventure - guided walk

Join a ranger on a free guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife, and its rich heritage of archaeology and history. Please note this walk is graded strenuous.

Event: Arthur's Adventures Guided WalkTime: 13:00 - 16:00Meeting Place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive. Postcode: EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk.Please see map belowDescription: Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from 7 thousand years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special. This is a strenuous walk and will involve steep inclines/declines and rough terrain. Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years.Grade: StrenuousRoute: Crags, Hutton's Section, Summit, Whinny Hill, Dry Dam, St. Anthony’s Chapel. This may change.Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink.Toilets: Toilets are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself.Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Parking charges are £1 per hour. Charges apply 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/55%C2%B057'03.9%22N+3%C2%B010'09.8%22W/@55.9510734,-3.170878,136m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d55.9510833!4d-3.1693889?entry=ttu" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/55%C2%B057'03.9%22N+3%C2%B010'09.8%22W/@55.9510734,-3.170878,136m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d55.9510833!4d-3.1693889?entry=ttu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">55°57'03.9"N 3°10'09.8"W - Google Maps</a>Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday.Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures-please contact the Ranger Service for more information. rangers@hes.scot 0131 652 8150Disabled access: Route may not suitable for disabled people . This is a ‘strenuous’ graded walk. Route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines and may include an occasional scramble. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.Dogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs. Meeting Point:

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Arthur's Adventures - Guided Walk (Grade: Strenuous)

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