The Top 13 Peaks around Southside
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Southside is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 13
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Southside for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Southside for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Arthur's Seat
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Arthur's Seat dominates Holyrood Park and rewards with commanding views across the Edinburgh region and the Firth of Forth. An ancient volcano, it rises dramatically above the capital city and …
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Corstorphine Hill Tower
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The Corstorphine Hill Tower (also known as Clermiston Tower or the Scott Tower) is situated at the top of the hill at 531 feet (161 metres) above sea level. It …
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View from Allermuir Hill
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From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!
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View of Edinburgh from Blackford Hill
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Blackford Hill, at 164 meters high, is an unmissable natural highlight in Edinburgh. Situated between Morningside and the Braid Hills, this hill offers one of the most breathtaking views of …
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Caerketton Hill
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Sitting on the very edge of the Pentland Hills, with a great view over Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the east, it's a fantastic hike from the city.
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Juniper GreenWester HailesColintonFirrhillLongstoneRatho And DistrictCraiglockhartFairmileheadSighthill, Broomhouse And ParkheadCurrieMorningsideCorstorphineGilmerton/InchHutchison/ChesserLiberton And DistrictStenhouse, Saughton Mains And WhitsonMurrayfieldMarchmont And SciennesGorgie/DalryMerchistonBalernoTollcrossCraigleith/BlackhallOld TownNew Town/BroughtonGrange/PrestonfieldDrum BraeNorthfield/WillowbraeWest EndStockbridge/InverleithCraigmillarWest Pilton/West GrantonCramond And BarntonSilverknowesMuirhouse/SalvesenDrylaw/TelfordGranton And DistrictLeith CentralCraigentinny/MeadowbankPentland HillsPentland Hills Regional ParkPortobelloLeith LinksLeith Harbour & NewhavenTrinityQueensferry And District
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