Arthur's Seat
 
 
 
 
 

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Municipality Edinburgh (UK)
Height [m] 251
Primary factor [m] 173
Approx. point 30 U 489445 6199500 - located to the south-west, close to the Commonwealth Pool.
Secondary factor [km] 6.9
Approx. point 30 U 486643 6193759 - located to the south-west, on the north-east slopes of Allermuir Hill.
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  UTM: 30 U 489894 6199868
    Lat/Lon: N55°56'38.7" W3°09'42.5"
Description

Arthur's Seat is a volcanic rock in Holyrood Park in the middle of Edinburgh. The hill is popular amongst both the locals and tourists, both to get and excellent view across the city and the surrounding land, and as an area for exercising.

Main photo  Arthur's Seat seen from north.
Routes Arthur's Seat from Queen's Drive
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Visits 30.10.2009