About this Event
Event: Dawn Chorus Guided Walk
Date: Sun, 5 May 2024
Time: 05:00 - 07:00
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 gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch to learn more about Arthur’s Seats' turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from 7000 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: Volunteers’ Walk, Camstane, Hunter’s Bog, St. Margaret’s Loch. 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. 55°57'03.9"N 3°10'09.8"W - Google Maps
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. [email protected] 0131 652 8150
Disabled access: The route is wheelchair accessible although does involve rough tracks and slopes. Please contact us if you have any access requirements and we will do our best to adapt the walk accordingly. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.
Dogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs.
Image ©Graham Checkley
Map of meeting point below:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Broad Pavement Car Park, Holyrood Car Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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