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Edinburgh is hilly, so plan a few nearby stops at a time. The Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town toward Holyrood Park and the palace. Princes Street Gardens and Calton Hill are close to Waverley station; Dean Village is a separate riverside walk west of the centre. Arthur's Seat is a steep, exposed outing, though the lochside paths offer an easier way to see Holyrood Park. Check live park and road notices before you go.
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01 IN EDINBURGH
FREE PUBLIC STREETA free Old Town walk linking Edinburgh Castle, historic closes and Holyroodhouse.
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FREE PARKLAND, OPEN 24/7Free all-day access to an ancient volcanic landscape on the edge of the Old Town.
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FREE PUBLIC HILLTOPA free hilltop walk among landmark monuments, reached by steps or a longer ramped path.
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FREE PUBLIC GARDENSA free green break below the castle, with seasonal events that can change access.
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FREE RIVERSIDE WALKA free riverside walk through the stone mill village west of the city centre.
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