Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Arthur's Seat
In or near Tarbet.
Arthur's Seat — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 858 m.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet · 5.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Arthur's Seat is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 858 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Arthur's Seat is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is an ancient volcano and part of Holyrood Park, offering panoramic views of Edinburgh and the surrounding landscape. The site is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors looking for natural scenery and a challenging ascent. As a geological feature, it provides insight into the region's volcanic history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2119, -4.8064
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G83 7AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n268768873 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arthur's Seat?
- Arthur's Seat is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 7AS).
- What is Arthur's Seat?
- Arthur's Seat — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 858 m.
- How do I get to Arthur's Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 7AS.
- How do I get to Arthur's Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 7AS.