Edinburgh and the Enlightenment

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Overview

A short walk around the city centre exploring areas of interest. We will start from Old College go down Drummond Street to the James Hutton Memorial Garden, go down Lochend Close up to Calton Hill, then down onto Princes Street and the Scott Monument from which we will go up to Cockburn Street and then Lawnmaket.

Edinburgh Group Grade: D.

Booking essential. Please contact walk leader for details.

Thursday, 2 January 2025

Start time:: 10:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:: 100m / 328ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 26003 73386
Nearest postcode:: EH1 1LS
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Start time:: 10:45 am

Old College

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