National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
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National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
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December 11, 2023
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Conceived as a memorial to the Scottish lives lost fighting the Napoleonic Wars, construction started in 1826, but money ran out and it was left unfinished in 1829, earning a few alternative nicknames along the way.
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Best routes near National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill
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2.79km
00:46
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Enjoy an easy 1.7-mile hike on Calton Hill from Edinburgh Waverley, offering panoramic city views and historic monuments.
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15.3km
04:28
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 90 m
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Location: New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom