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Easy hikes and walks around Edinburgh

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Exploring Edinburgh 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 around Edinburgh. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Cammo Estate Local Nature Reserve loop

3.55km

00:56

30m

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

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10. The Royal Yacht Britannia and Water of Leith loop

2.82km

00:43

10m

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

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Easy hikes and walks around Edinburgh

1. Edinburgh Old Town tour

2. Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills

3. Edinburgh New Town tour

4. Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh Waverley

5. Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

6. Corstorphine Hill loop from Clermiston — Edinburgh

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

8. Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells loop from Slateford Aqueduct

9. Cammo Estate Local Nature Reserve loop

10. The Royal Yacht Britannia and Water of Leith loop

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