The Women of Holyrood Park - Guided Walk (Grade: moderate)
Schedule
Sun Mar 09 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Broad Pavement Car Park | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
Event: The Women of Holyrood Park - free guided walk
Time: 13:00-15:00
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. Please see the map below.
Description: Come along on a gentle guided walk around the north side of the Park to learn about the fascinating lives of the women who shaped the history of Holyrood Park. Discover queens, saints and social reformers on this free event to celebrate International Women's Day.
Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years.
Grade: Moderate. Route is flat but lasts 2 hours in total.
Route: Volunteers’ Walk, Parade Ground, 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 (https://goo.gl/maps/uvSWqsyrsHwzCaC47)
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.
Map of meeting point below:
Where is it happening?
Broad Pavement Car Park, Holyrood Car Park, Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: