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.

Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop	Easy 01:00 3.89km
Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills	Easy 01:09 4.42km
Edinburgh Old Town tour	Easy 00:53 3.31km
Dalkeith Country Park loop from Dalkeith	Easy 01:10 4.38km
Edinburgh New Town tour	Easy 01:11 4.44km
Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley	Easy 00:46 2.79km
Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills	Easy 01:28 3.75km
Corstorphine Hill loop from Clermiston — Edinburgh	Easy 01:03 3.68km
The Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill & the Hermitage of Braid loop — Edinburgh	Easy 00:49 2.94km

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Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop
01:00
3.89km
3.9km/h
20m
20m
Easy
4.7
(15)
346
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills
01:09
4.42km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.6
(11)
156
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Edinburgh Old Town tour
00:53
3.31km
3.7km/h
40m
40m
Easy
4.6
(10)
63
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Dalkeith Country Park loop from Dalkeith
01:10
4.38km
3.8km/h
40m
40m
Easy
4.6
(13)
145
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Edinburgh New Town tour
01:11
4.44km
3.7km/h
50m
50m
Easy
4.6
(5)
25
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley
00:46
2.79km
3.6km/h
50m
40m
Easy
10
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
01:28
3.75km
2.6km/h
280m
280m
Easy
4.0
(2)
3
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Corstorphine Hill loop from Clermiston — Edinburgh
01:03
3.68km
3.5km/h
80m
80m
Easy
5.0
(1)
16
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
The Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill & the Hermitage of Braid loop — Edinburgh
00:49
2.94km
3.6km/h
50m
50m
Easy
2
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.