Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Explore Edinburgh Castle
4.73 mi / 500 ft gainThis historic castle sits atop Castle Rock high above the city of Edinburgh. Humans have occupied the area with some form of a fortress since the 2nnd century. The first royal castle was built in the 12th century and has continued to present time. The castle is currently home to the Scottish crow...Read more -
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hike Up Calton Hill
4.82 mi / 300 ft gainCalton hill is a great place and one of the easiest places to watch a beautiful Scottish sunset....as long as the weather cooperates. I tried for three days in a row to catch a great sunset from the top of Calton Hill. I was able to capture an average sunset, but nothing like the amazing pictures...Read more -
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Watch the Sunrise from Arthur's Seat
4.72.4 mi / 650 ft gainCatch a beautiful sunrise (or sunset) from the top of Arthur's Seat. Although you are in the middle of Scotland's capital, you will feel as if you've reached the Highlands. The surrounding, panoramic views, the awesome silence, and the absence of urbanity, from certain viewpoints, makes this a ve...Read more -
West Lothian, United Kingdom
Hike Cockleroy Hill
4.25 miThis is a very memorable hike that cuts through open fields and has great views of Edinburgh and its surrounding area. The ascent up Cockleroy Hill is quite challenging as it is very steep, but you'll have sheep to keep you company as you make your way up (don't get too close to the sheep, howeve...Read more -
Stirling, United Kingdom
Hike Dumyat, Scotland
1.9 mi / 600 ft gainDumyat (pronounced De-mai-it) is a hill in Stirling Scotland measuring 1,371 ft. To arrive at the "Dumyat Path", from Stirling center head towards the University of Stirling via Airthrey Rd. As soon as you have passed the roundabout and University Rd West, you will be looking for your next right ...Read more -
Perth, United Kingdom
Take in the View at Kinnoull Hill, Scotland
0.5 miArriving at Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park is about a 1.5 mile walk from the center of town, or if arriving in a vehicle you can enter "Quarry Car Park" into your GPS and you should not have an issue.Once there you can leave your vehicle in the Quarry Car Park for free and the walking path is a coup...Read more -
Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Hike to the William Wallace Statue
1 mi / 500 ft gainFinding the statue of William Wallace is a fun and worthwhile adventure suitable for the whole family. To get there begin by finding a small dirt parking lot located off B6356 between the towns of Bemersyde and Dryburgh. Be sure to not leave valuable belongings in your car, the area has historica...Read more -
Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Hike the Hermitage, Scotland
4 miArrive at the Hermitage Car Park right off the A9, and the trail begins just feet from your car. The trail goes through dense forest along the banks of the River Braan, continuing on the path takes you to The Black Linn Falls viewpoint, also known as Ossian's Hall. Not too far from there you will...Read more -
Stirling, United Kingdom
Explore Devil's Pulpit (Finnich Glen)
0.6 miIt was hard to find it be we made it! Coordinates: 56°02'01.6"N 4°24'51.4"WBetween Croftamie and Craighat, there is an intersection (from Croftamie to Craighat it will be on you left). Park your car here and follow the main road by foot. You will see a small path along the road. Follow it until y...Read more -
Stirling, United Kingdom
Backpacking Scotland's West Highland Way
5.0101.81 mi / 12087 ft gainLet me just start by saying that this is probably the raddest hike I have ever done. Although the ideal way is to start from Glasgow and hike all the way up to Ft. William, the scenery just gets better and better as you get closer to the Ft William area, so if you just have a few days, you can do...Read more