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Easy hikes and walks In Lothian

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Exploring Lothian on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks In Lothian. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop

3.89km

01:00

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Edinburgh Old Town tour

3.31km

00:53

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills

4.42km

01:09

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Dalkeith Country Park loop from Dalkeith

4.38km

01:10

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Edinburgh New Town tour

4.44km

01:11

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley

2.79km

00:46

50m

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

3.75km

01:28

280m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Corstorphine Hill loop from Clermiston — Edinburgh

3.68km

01:03

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill & the Hermitage of Braid loop — Edinburgh

2.94km

00:49

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells loop from Slateford Aqueduct

5.18km

01:22

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks In Lothian

1. Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop

2. Edinburgh Old Town tour

3. Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills

4. Dalkeith Country Park loop from Dalkeith

5. Edinburgh New Town tour

6. Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley

7. Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

8. Corstorphine Hill loop from Clermiston — Edinburgh

9. The Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill & the Hermitage of Braid loop — Edinburgh

10. Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells loop from Slateford Aqueduct

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