Boxing day walk
Presented by Queer Edinburgh WalksQEW is organising a little festive event on Boxing Day. Join us for a gentle walk/wheel and some company!!!
Accessibility
The walk: Holyrood Park Circular is a 5.5 km (3.4 miles) loop with an elevation of 137m (449 feet). The walk is on a paved road the entire time. Disabled parking spaces are available in the main car park. Toilets and changing facilities are available at: . Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG) They are cleaned on an hourly basis and hand sanitiser is available. It is possible to take a vehicle to the toilets and park alongside if required to use the accessible toilets. . Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station (Radar Key required) The Pub: Only the bar area is accessible at street level. Booking made for ground floor, steps to gendered toilets.
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About this event
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Hello friends!
QEW is organising a little festive event on Boxing Day. Join us for a gentle walk/wheel and some company!!!
Here are a few more details:
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Meeting (and finish) point will be Scottish Parliament at 12:30.
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Holyrood Park Circular is a 5.5 km (3.4 miles) loop with an elevation of 137m (449 feet). The walk is on a paved road the entire time.
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Access by Public Transport (boxing day schedule):
Lothian Buses (Various locations)
Megabus/Citylink Bus Station (21min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station (12 min walk)
Edinburgh Trams Picardy Place or St Andrew Square (18-20 min walk)
Access by car:
Parking is available at Broad Pavement (exempt from charges on boxing day) and St Margaret's Loch (free). Disabled parking spaces are available in the main car park.
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Allies, children and dogs are always welcome! Also bring warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink.
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Toilets and changing facilities are available at:
. Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG) They are cleaned on an hourly basis and hand sanitiser is available. It is possible to take a vehicle to the toilets and park alongside if required to use the accessible toilets.
. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station (Radar Key required)
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/changing-places-toilet-opens-at-edinburgh-waverley
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The walk will follow Queen’s drive around Holyrood Park, go past St. Margaret’s Loch, Dunsapie Loch, we'll get a view of Duddingston Loch and then get back towards Dynamic Earth and the Parliament.
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We will go to Tolbooth Tavern for some - after walk -drinks and snacks. ( £10pp deposit required)
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Wear your best Christmas jumper! (Encouraged but not essential)
Get in touch if you have any queries. 🙂
Important InformationPUB TOLBOOTH TAVERN This deposit secures your booking and will be applied to final bill. I...
PUB TOLBOOTH TAVERN This deposit secures your booking and will be applied to final bill. Important dining information Booked for 14:30 (drinks and snacks). There is a 15 minute grace period. Table will be booked for 2 hours. Children and dogs welcome! Booking made for ground floor, steps to gendered toilets. For more information visit www.tolboothtavern.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Booking questions 5
Do I need a ticket for the Boxing day walk?
Yes, it gives me an idea of numbers and to keep an eye out for you! :)
When is Boxing day walk?
Boxing day walk takes place on Saturday 26 December 2026 at 12:30pm.
Where is Boxing day walk?
Boxing day walk is held at Arthur Seat, Edinburgh.
Are there any booking fees?
No. tickts does not add booking fees, so you only pay the ticket price shown. There are no surprise charges at checkout.
How will I receive my tickets?
Your tickets are emailed to you straight after purchase. Show them on your phone or print them, and you can always find them again in your tickts account.