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Mountain Hikes
United Kingdom
Scotland

Lothian

The best mountain hikes In Lothian

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Scotland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes In Lothian to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike In Lothian.

Haggis Knowe – Arthur's Seat loop from Holyrood
Intermediate

01:11

3.28km

Salisbury Crags – Arthur's Seat loop from Holyrood
Intermediate

01:37

4.17km

Caerketton Hill loop from Straiton
Easy

01:49

5.16km

Loganlea Reservoir – Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse
Intermediate

04:17

12.3km

Scald Law Summit loop from Balerno
Intermediate

04:49

14.2km

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    Haggis Knowe – Arthur's Seat loop from Holyrood

    01:11

    3.28km

    2.8km/h

    180m

    180m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    10

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    2

    Salisbury Crags – Arthur's Seat loop from Holyrood

    01:37

    4.17km

    2.6km/h

    220m

    220m

    Intermediate

    3

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Caerketton Hill loop from Straiton

    01:49

    5.16km

    2.8km/h

    300m

    300m

    Easy

    5.0

    (1)

    3

    Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    4

    Loganlea Reservoir – Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse

    04:17

    12.3km

    2.9km/h

    430m

    430m

    Intermediate

    3

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    5

    Scald Law Summit loop from Balerno

    04:49

    14.2km

    2.9km/h

    530m

    530m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    2

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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