GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Rosslyn Chapel Walk

1 miles (1.7 km)

This circular walk visits the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel in the village of Roslin in Midlothian.
The walk also visits the nearby Roslin Castle and explores the woodland along the River North Esk. It's a lovely place for a stroll with the historic sites surrounded by an attractive woodland glen with river views.
You start off from the car park and visitor centre at the chapel. From here you can pick up footpaths heading south past the ancient site. The striking chapel is considered an architectural masterpiece. It became world famous when it was featured in Dan Brown's the Da Vinci Code.
Continue south from the chapel through the peaceful woodland and you will soon come to the castle ruins.
The walk then follows footpaths east along the river before returning to the car park.
To continue your walking in the area head south to further explore Roslin Glen Country Park. Here you can enjoy more fine trails taking you to Wallace's Cave and Hawthornden Castle.

Postcode

EH25 9PU - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Rosslyn Chapel OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Rosslyn Chapel Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Photos

Rosslyn Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 3476

Rosslyn Chapel. The Collegiate Church of St Matthew was founded in 1446 by Sir William Sinclair. It featured recently in Dan Brown's bestseller "The Da Vinci Code"

Northeast from Rosslyn chapel - geograph.org.uk - 1038513

Northeast from Rosslyn chapel. The view from the temporary walkway around the chapel. The lane leads northeast for a short distance above Roslin Glen (right). On the left are farm buildings at Slatebarns.

Visitor Centre, Rosslyn Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 2896580

Visitor Centre, Rosslyn Chapel

Sinclair family memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1322918

Sinclair family memorial

Carpet of flowers - geograph.org.uk - 1322933

Carpet of flowers in the woods near the chapel

Rosslyn Castle - geograph.org.uk - 906575

Rosslyn Castle. The walls of the old castle and the newer house, built in 1622, within the old walls

Valley of the River North Esk - geograph.org.uk - 906548

Valley of the River North Esk

The track to Rosslyn Castle - geograph.org.uk - 216782

The track to Rosslyn Castle

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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