Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate)

Arthur's Evening - Guided Walk at Holyrood Park (Grade: moderate)

Join a ranger on a free guided walk to learn about Holyrood Park's geology, wildlife, and its rich heritage of archaeology and history.

By Historic Environment Scotland Ranger Service

Date and time

Sun, 4 Aug 2024 17:30 - 19:30 GMT+1

Location

Broad Pavement Car Park

Holyrood Car Park Edinburgh EH8 8AZ United Kingdom

About this event

    Event: Arthur’s Evening Walk

    Time: 17:30-19:30

    Meeting Place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive. Postcode: EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk.

    FREE EVENT

    Description: Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from 7 thousand years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special.

    Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years.

    Grade: Moderate

    Route: Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/Camstane area. This may change.

    Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink.

    Toilets: Toilets are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself.

    Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Parking charges are £1 per hour. Charges apply 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. https://goo.gl/maps/uvSWqsyrsHwzCaC47)

    Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday.

    Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures-please contact the Ranger Service for more information. rangers@hes.scot 0131 652 8150

    Disabled access: Route may not suitable for disabled people – route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.

    Dogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs.

    Map of meeting point below:


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