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    Arthur's Seat - Wikipedia

    • Arthur's Seat is an ancient extinct volcano that is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design". It is situated just to the east of the city centre, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises ab… See more

    Name

    It is sometimes said that its name is derived from legends pertaining to King Arthur, such as the reference in Y Gododdin. Some support for this may be provided by several other hilltop and mountaintop features in Britain whic… See more

    Geology

    Arthur's Seat is the largest of the three parts of the Arthur's Seat Volcano site of special scientific interest (the other parts being Calton Hill and the Castle Rock) which is designated to protect its important geology (se… See more

    Human history

    A hill fort occupies the summit of Arthur's Seat and the subsidiary hill, Crow Hill.
    Hill fort defences are visible round the main massif of Arthur's Seat at Dunsapie Hill and above Samson's Ribs, in the latter cases certainly of … See more

    Mythology

    Arthur's Seat is often mentioned as one of the possible locations for Camelot, the legendary castle and court of the Romano-British warrior-chief, King Arthur.
    Tradition has it that it was at the foot of Arthur's Se… See more

    See also

    • Arthurs Seat, Victoria, hill in Australia named for its resemblance to the Edinburgh Arthur's Seat.
    • Mountains and hills of Scotland See more

    External links

    • Bartholomew's Chronological map of Edinburgh (1919)
    • Walking guide to Arthur's Seat Archived 15 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine
    • Computer generated summit panoramas Arthur's Seat index… See more

     
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    Jan 30, 2024 · Located in Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a 251 metre high hill and is one of the most famous walks in Edinburgh that well and truly deserves a place on your Edinburgh things to do list. The iconic shape of Arthur’s Seat is …

     
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    Jan 11, 2022 · Walking Arthur’s Seat gives you both glimpses into its past and amazing panoramic present-day views across Scotland’s capital city. The name, Arthur’s Seat, conjures up visions of the legendary King Arthur and his Knights …

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    Arthur's Seat is an exhilarating hike up an 800+ foot extinct volcano in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. The scenery is stunning and you'll also encounter a 15th Century chapel on the route. It is a gentle saunter in some places and a …

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    Aug 20, 2024 · Arthur's Seat hike, the extinct volcano of Edinburgh Climb Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's signature hill located in Holyrood Park. After hiking the 251 meter high hill you have a beautiful view of Edinburgh Scotland.

  9. Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

    Arthur's Seat's rocky summit towers over Edinburgh, with fabulous views in all directions, and the extensive parkland surrounding it is an oasis of calm as a retreat from the busy city. Experience a proper hill walk in the heart of the city.

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    Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano, the highest point in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. Climbs over Salisbury Crags and up the summit are popular with hillwalkers.

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    Jul 30, 2024 · Located just a few miles from the city center of Edinburgh, the Arthur’s Seat Hike climbs up an 800 foot-tall extinct volcano and offers one of the most jaw-dropping views overlooking the city.

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