Rosslyn Chapel Walk
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 locationsRosslyn Chapel Ordnance Survey Map 
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Photos
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. 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
Sinclair family memorial
Carpet of flowers in the woods near the chapel
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
The track to Rosslyn Castle