The best mountain hikes around Colinton

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Want to explore more of the mountains around Edinburgh? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Colinton 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 around Colinton.

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
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Salisbury Crags – Arthur's Seat loop from Holyrood
01:37
4.17km
2.6km/h
220m
220m
Intermediate
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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
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Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Loganlea Reservoir – Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse
04:17
12.3km
2.9km/h
430m
430m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Scald Law Summit loop from Balerno
04:49
14.2km
2.9km/h
530m
530m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.