Do you have to walk up the hill to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get to Edinburgh Castle is to take public transport to the city and to walk up the Royal Mile to the castle. If you're arriving by train to Waverley station, follow exit signs for Edinburgh Castle. There are a lot steps to climb and steep lanes to walk up so take your time.



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Count all 70 steps on the most direct route to the summit of the Castle Rock. This great flight of stairs once formed the original entrance to the castle. The gentler alternative route that winds up and around the cobbled hill was created in the 1600s for moving heavy guns.

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Helpful? Definitely. You need to buy a ticket to enter the castle but you don't need a tour there.

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Walking around is the perfect way to really see a city. Just a little helpful hint: most of Edinburgh's streets are hilly and made of old cobblestone.

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You can expect to queue for at least 15 - 20 mins before being ushered quickly past the Jewels. In our opinion, it really isn't worth the wait and children will get bored with the queue. The castle also contains the National War Museum of Scotland and the Regimental Museum of the Royals Scots Dragoon Guards.

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There is no specific dress code to visit Edinburgh Castle. However, it is advisable to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear as the castle grounds involve some walking on uneven surfaces.

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Edinburgh Castle is an active military base. For this reason, they do not allow big bags or dangerous items into the castle. There are baggage storage facilities in Waverley Station which is about a 5-minute walk from our start point.

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Edinburgh Castle, stronghold that was once the residence of Scottish monarchs and now serves mostly as a museum. It stands 443 feet (135 metres) above sea level and overlooks the city of Edinburgh from a volcanic crag called Castle Rock. Castle Rock has been the site of human activity for at least 3,000 years.

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Edinburgh, Scotland Split into two distinct halves, Edinburgh is one of the most walkable cities around. Start your walk at the city's highest point, the Castle. It's a fascinating start to your tour with The Scottish Crown Jewels and the huge 16th century cannon, 'Mons Meg', on display.

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