4.7 ·
Cross The Meadows, Edinburgh's big, tree-lined park just south of the Old Town. Follow the shaded paths, spot the Processions memorial, and join the locals picnicking or running across the grass.
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The Meadows is a spacious, tree-lined park just south of the city centre, used for walking, running, studying and picnics. Facilities include a children's playground, sports pitches and a cricket square, and an annual summer fair is held on the grounds.
Reviewers mention the public art of the Processions memorial, the spring cherry blossom and a sausage roll van as local touches. The mood is calm and community-minded, with surrounding homes and schools and plenty of people active even in grey weather.
A 45-minute visit covers the main paths comfortably.
The Meadows is a spacious, tree-lined park just south of the city centre, used for walking, running, studying and picnics. Facilities include a children's playground, sports pitches and a cricket square, and an annual summer fair is held on the grounds.
Reviewers mention the public art of the Processions memorial, the spring cherry blossom and a sausage roll van as local touches. The mood is calm and community-minded, with surrounding homes and schools and plenty of people active even in grey weather.
A 45-minute visit covers the main paths comfortably.
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45 min
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early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Moderate walking
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As much as it’s wet and mostly cloudy it’s got lots of people still running and stuff and it’s a great park with all nice homes and schools round it
Sheng C
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