Arthur's Seat
Mountain in Scotland
Also known as: مقعد آرثر · جبل ارثرس سيات · Тронът на Артур · Kador Arzhur · Κάθισμα του Αρθούρου · El asiento de Arturo · Suidhe Artair · ארתורס סיט · Sæti Artúrs · アーサーの玉座 · Трон Артура · Arthur's Sate · 亞瑟王座 · Craggenemarf · Mount Dolorous
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The hike up Arthur's Seat
The route starts at Dunsapie Loch car park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Arthur's Seat?
Arthur's Seat is 251 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 174 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Arthur's Seat?
From Dunsapie Loch car park it is about 0.6 km one way with 137 m of ascent. Expect around 47 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Arthur's Seat?
The nearest parking is Dunsapie Loch car park (east of the peak) — 0.6 km on foot · ↑ 137 m · about 47 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 1.0 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Arthur's Seat in Conquer?
Yes — Arthur's Seat is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Arthur's Seat in the app
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