This guidebook describes a 'green chain walk' of 69km (43 miles) around Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, linking the city's green spaces, and highlighting the people who shaped its future and the natural forces that created the landscape. Divided into eight sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles), the route can be followed as a continuous multi-day walk or as individual day walks. * A 69km (43 miles) walk around Edinburgh divided into eight sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles) * The route can be followed as a multi-day walk, or as individual day walks. * Each section is accompanied by details of public transport between the city centre and the section's start and finish points. 45 fully annotated Ordnance Survey Street View maps detail the route. * Geological, historical, architectural and cultural highlights are included in a variety of panels adjacent to the main text. * Edinburgh The Walk guides the walker through glorious cityscape, coastline, river, parkland and over the city's famous 'seven hills', with wonderful views along the way. * Starting at Edinburgh Castle, the route ends with an ascent of Arthur's Seat and a final descent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament Building.