Where is Salisbury Crags?

Salisbury Crags is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 9UX).

How do I get to Salisbury Crags?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 9UX.

How do I get to Salisbury Crags?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 9UX.

Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Salisbury Crags

In or near Edinburgh.

Salisbury Crags — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 173 m.

Cat Nick, Salisbury Crags - geograph.org.uk - 7061563 — Richard Webb — 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: Edinburgh Waverley · 1.2 km

Dog-friendly

Salisbury Crags is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 173 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Salisbury Crags is a prominent mountain located in central Scotland, forming part of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. This volcanic rock formation rises to approximately 250 metres and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscape. The crags are a popular destination for walkers and climbers, featuring a range of trails and climbing routes suitable for various skill levels. The site is also of geological significance, showcasing the remnants of ancient volcanic activity.

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Coordinates: 55.9460, -3.1739
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH8 9UX
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Waverley — 1.2 km

Sources

osm: n12546411046 (ODbL)

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Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

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Joseph Dewar Hislop — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Museums · Central Scotland

Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth — science center in Edinburgh, Scotland.

♿👶↗ dynamicearth.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Salisbury Crags

Places to stay

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Free↗ salvationarmy.org.uk

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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The Scholar — a hotel in scotland central.

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