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EDINBURGH
SCOTLAND  ·  ~1.3HR FROM LONDON  ·  FLIGHTS FROM £30

Arthur's Seat summits and cobblestone strides through Scotland's capital

✈ Luton✈ Stansted✈ Gatwick✈ Heathrow
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BOOK YOUR FLIGHT

Cheapest return flights from London. Any day. Just go run it.

FRIDAY
FRI 15 MAY
£30
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THURSDAY
THU 7 MAY
£30
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TUESDAY
TUE 5 MAY
£30
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WEDNESDAY
WED 27 MAY
£31
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TUESDAY
TUE 26 MAY
£31
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MONDAY
MON 4 MAY
£31
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Return flights. Updated 03/04/2026.

Step by step

YOUR DAY IN EDINBURGH

05:00
LEAVE HOME
Head to Luton or Stansted for the early flight
06:30
FLY TO EDINBURGH
~1hr 20min flight. Land at Edinburgh Airport
→ easyJet and Ryanair from £20 each way
08:15
AIRLINK TO CITY CENTRE
Express bus to Waverley, 25 mins. £4.50
09:00
RUN YOUR ROUTE
Lockers at Waverley Station. Start from the Royal Mile
11:00
COFFEE & REFUEL
The Milkman or Brew Lab in the Old Town
12:00
EXPLORE
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Grassmarket
15:00
ROOFTOP BEERS
Cold Town House — castle views from the roof terrace
18:30
BACK TO AIRPORT
Airlink bus, allow 90 mins before flight
20:30
FLY HOME
Last flight back to London
Curated routes

RUN EDINBURGH

5KEasy
HOLYROOD PARK LOOP
↑ 45m

A compact loop around the base of Arthur's Seat through Holyrood Park. Mix of tarmac paths and gentle grass trails with stunning views of the Crags.

Arthur's SeatHolyrood PalaceSalisbury CragsSt Margaret's Loch
10KModerate
OLD TOWN TO PORTOBELLO
↑ 85m

From the Royal Mile through Holyrood Park, past Duddingston Village, and along the coast to Portobello Beach. Flat seafront finish.

Royal MileHolyrood ParkDuddingstonPortobello Beach
15KChallenging
ARTHUR'S SEAT & WATER OF LEITH
↑ 320m

Summit Arthur's Seat (251m), descend through the New Town, then follow the Water of Leith pathway through Stockbridge and Dean Village. A proper adventure.

Arthur's Seat summitCalton HillWater of LeithDean VillageStockbridge
After your run

MUST-DOS IN EDINBURGH

FOOD
THE MILKMAN

Specialty coffee in a tiny Old Town lane. Perfect post-run.

EXPLORE
ARTHUR'S SEAT VIEWPOINT

If you didn't summit during your run, do it now.

CULTURE
THE SCOTCH WHISKY EXPERIENCE

Royal Mile whisky tour. Book ahead.

DRINK
COLD TOWN HOUSE

Rooftop bar with castle views. Craft beer and pizza.

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