5.3km

Holyrood Park Anticlockwise — 5.3 km Running Route

by Skamper

Holyrood Park Anticlockwise is a 5.3 km (3.3 miles) loop in Southside, Scotland: hilly, with 90 m of climb, on paved ground.

90 mAscent

90%Paved

3/5Hilly

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Holyrood Park Anticlockwise running route

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Explore the Holyrood Park Anticlockwise

Location: Southside, Scotland

Lace up for a refreshing 5.3km run around Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, tackling the well-known anticlockwise circuit. With 90m of ascent and a hilliness rating of 3/5, this route offers a fantastic blend of challenge and reward. The fully paved surface ensures a smooth run, perfect for consistent pacing and less impact on your joints, making it an excellent choice for a daily training session.

This scenic loop provides stunning views of Arthur's Seat and the surrounding cityscape, making it ideal for those who enjoy a picturesque backdrop to their workout. Whether you're aiming for a solid training run, a scenic sightseeing jog, or a speedwork session on a reliable surface, this Holyrood Park gem caters to a variety of runners.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 5.3 km loop in Southside, Scotland with around 90 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.

Is it hilly?

Moderately. It rates 3 out of 5 on our hill scale — expect noticeable climbs. About 17 metres of climb per kilometre, 90 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's 90% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Is it suitable for a 5k?

Yes. At 5.3 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (2)

StephenJan 2024

KennySept 2023

Anti clockwise is a long steady climb then quick back down

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