📜 Extinct volcano and prominent hill in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.
🔍 Site of a large, well-preserved hill fort from around 2000 years ago.
⛰️ Offers panoramic views over Edinburgh, North Berwick, and the North Sea.
🚶♀️ Defined trails of varying difficulty for hiking.
📜 Explore ancient geology and historical significance, including King Arthur legends.
🌿 Site of Special Scientific Interest with diverse flora.
⚠️ Paths are dirt and rubble, requiring sensible shoes.
💨 Summit can be windy and space is limited.
🚗 Park roads closed to motorized vehicles on Saturdays and Sundays.
☀️ Best visited on a dry day.
🅿️ Small parking lot on the east side (Queen's Drive off Duke's Walk).
🚫 The peak is a vantage point, not an actual 'seat'.
💰 Access to Holyrood Park is free.
🕒 Park is open year-round. Vehicle access Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 am-3:00 pm, closed weekends.
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