Queer Hiking 5-Year Anniversary Walk (Arthur's Seat)

Come along to our anniversary hike to celebrate five years of queer hiking and to welcome new members! We'll start the day with the traditional walk up Arthur's Seat, followed by a social in the pub.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Distance: 4.3kmDuration: 1.5-2hDifficulty: easy to intermediateElevation gain: 260m

Meeting Point: Holyrood car park at 1pmhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/swTqGnohmYqqVNUY8

Map of the route:https://www.alltrails.com/.../edinburgh/arthurs-seat...

GETTING THERE

Bus 35 to Scottish Parliament, 0.4 miles walk to the meeting point.

If you're driving, please note that all roads in Holyrood Park are closed to vehicles on weekends so you can't actually access the meeting point by car. There's parking for a fee at Dynamic Earth a short walk from the meeting point.

THE HIKE AND TERRAIN

The route follows well-marked dirt paths. The walk is on uneven terrain with a fair amount of elevation gain and some steep bits. Getting to the very top of Arthur's Seat involves some scrambling but this can be easily skipped.

AMENITIES

Nearest toilets are located at the Holyrood Park Education Centre. Cafes are available on Canongate and Holyrood Road.

WHAT TO BRING?

Bring snacks/lunch and water. The Scottish weather is unreliable so rain clothes and layers are recommended as always. Walking shoes or boots are recommended - get in touch if you don't have any as we have a few pairs we can lend!

IMPORTANT - WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR EVENTS?

• Our events are for the LGBTQIA+ community but respectful allies are welcome unless otherwise specified.

• Edinburgh Queer Hiking is fundamentally trans positive. Please respect people's pronouns and introduce yourself with yours. If you’re not sure of what pronouns are or why they are important, please do some research before attending.

• We condemn all forms of oppression, including but not limited to: racism, transphobia, sexism, classism, ableism, asexual and aromantic erasure, intersex erasure, and bisexuality erasure.

• Our hikes are not about speed or fitness but about spending time together outdoors. We adapt the pace so that everyone can hike together and feel comfortable. We tend to make a lot of stops, whether for ice cream or just ‘smelling the roses’ - the time given is therefore only an ESTIMATION and might vary considerably depending on the size and needs of the group on a given day.

• If you feel a little nervous to be coming to an event on your own for the first time, please get in touch and we will arrange for somebody to meet you in advance to go together.

• Please respect different people will seek different things from our events. For some our events are primarily a social thing while others might just want to enjoy nature on their own. All ways of attending our walks are equally valid and welcome.