This hill is supposed to be significant as the first park in Edinburgh and has some significant monuments and buildings but it is in dire need of a tidy up. It is overgrown and rough with rubbish all around. We had the feeling there was no sense of pride in the place.

It was a good way to spend the morning, however I recommend hiking in Holyrood Park to Arthur's Seat over walking Calton Hill. If you are concerned about distance Calton Hill is easier to climb but I found Holyrood Park not that bad and much more enjoyable. Calton Hill is very neat to look out at from Edinburgh Castle during... More

The views of the city are spectacular. It is also very quiet even though it is in the center of the city. You will need to do a little climbing but it is worth it.

nice park with beautiful views. It is not the main thing to see in the city but it can be a nice walk if you have lots of time...

Not a bad "climb" and a gradually rising road around the hill make this an easy enough walk. The views are all you would expect - far and wide in every direction.

Pick a clear day and the views from Calton Hill are superb, not just the usual picture postcard view over the city centre to the Castle but also Holyrood, Arthurs Seat, across the Forth to Fife and also tantalising glimpses of the Forth bridges. Easy walk from Princes Street / Waverley Station. Unless you get lucky over a weekend with... More

We walked up Calton Hill, pick a good weather day or you are wasting your time. The views are stunning and for the most of it there is no charge, the only charge being to go in/up Nelsons monument, the one with the time signal on top that gives the visual 1:00pm signal. That's about it really, no food and... More

Walked up in the wind and rain and colder than a "witches tit" but it was worth it. The views were out of this world. There are two ways to ascend. An even slanted path or stairs. Wait till you get to the top for the pictures of the city. As you go up the slanted path you are already... More

Calton Hill affords spectacular views with little exercise required. The monuments ate the top are quite interesting and you can't beat the views of Old and New Towns, as well as the Firth of Fourth and the Castle.