Roslin Glen and Rosslyn Chapel
A wooded gorge on the North Esk, a ruined castle and the chapel of the Da Vinci Code.
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Time
- 1.5–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 152 m
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About this walk
Roslin Glen and Rosslyn Chapel is an easy 6.5 km circular walk with 160 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Roslin Glen Country Park car park (grid reference NT 266 624). The start can be reached by public transport.
Roslin Glen is a deep wooded gorge on the River North Esk, with a ruined castle on a rock above the water and Rosslyn Chapel, carved inside and out in the 15th century, on the hill above (entry charge). The walk visits the chapel and castle, then follows the river through the glen past caves and old gunpowder-mill ruins.
Route
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1
The chapel and castle
Climb to Rosslyn Chapel and drop to the castle.
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2
The glen
Follow the river through the glen and return.
Summit
On the way
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Roslin CastleCastle · 200 m from the route
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Wallace's CaveCave · 600 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Roslin Glen and Rosslyn Chapel take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2.5 hours for the 6.5 km route, which has 160 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Roslin Glen Country Park car park (grid reference NT 266 624). Car park in the glen.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Edinburgh to Roslin. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths with steps and some steep sections; muddy after rain.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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