Walk for a cure Edinburgh
Holyrood Park
Sunday 20 July 2025
This is more than just a walk in the park.
Join us at Holyrood Park this summer and be a part of the collective journey towards a dementia free world.
The event will be family-friendly and accessible to all with an uplifting atmosphere.
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Amount raised
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People joined
8,974
Hours of lab time funded
About the event
Join us from 10:00am to collect your T-shirt and Lanyard, ready for an 11:00am start at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH8 8AZ. To find the exact location of the Event Village/start, please download 'what3words' and enter: ///tested.freed.quiet
Registration
Registration is now open for Holyrood Park! Be a part of something special and secure your place for free today.
Aim to raise £150 or more and make a vital difference in helping us find a cure for dementia for all future generations.
Route
The 5km circular route will begin at the Parade Ground adjacent to the Palace of Holyrood House. From here you head clockwise past St Margarets Loch and climb up past Dunspaie Loch. You'll continue a 360 degree circuit of the park, with views of Arthur's Seat above and panoramic views of the coastline, Edinburgh castle and the city itself before crossing the finish line to claim your well-deserved medal.
Accessibility
The fully signposted route has both grass and gravel terrains and is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. However, please be aware that this route does include a steep climb on tarmac surfaces and may not be suited to all.
There will be volunteer marshals along the route to support you if needed.
Dogs
Unfortunately, only assistance dogs can take part in the event.
Facilities
There are event toilets available next to the event village (including accessible loos).
Food and drink will be available to purchase within the event village and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments.
How to get here
Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is a 20-minute walk to the event village and there are bus routes nearby.
Limited parking is available at Holyrood Carpark adjacent to the Event Village. There are also lots of carparks close to Holyrood Park.
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I couldn’t recommend this walk enough for families young and old! We chatted, played with the kids and enjoyed being out in the fresh air for a change. It’s one of the easiest ways to give back to yourself, your mental health and your physical wellbeing.
– Hat Hewitt, Walking in memory of her mum who had dementia
