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Run the Runseeing tour through Edinburgh's city streets., City of Edinburgh

Run the Runseeing tour through Edinburgh's city streets.

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Here is a hilly run through Edinburgh's top sights, starting at Regent Gardens, climbing Carlton Hill, passing Princes Street Gardens to Castle Rock, then returning along the High Street and Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace.

Along the way

1
Carlton HillA hill climbed early in the run, giving views across the city.
2
Castle RockThe rock the run reaches through Princes Street Gardens, below Edinburgh Castle.
3
Holyrood PalaceThe palace at the end of the run, reached along the Royal Mile.

The route

Distance6.6 km
Walking≈ 1 h 43
Running≈ 47 min
Climb↑ 146 m
RouteCircular

A 6.6 km circular route from Edinburgh to walk, run or cycle, with 146 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 146 m in total

Before you go

StartCarlton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5DDOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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