Easy hikes and walks in Midlothian

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

Dalkeith Country Park loop from Dalkeith	Easy 01:10 4.38km
Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills	Easy 01:28 3.75km
Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Roslin	Easy 01:22 4.86km
Glencorse Reservoir Island – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse	Easy 01:21 4.98km
View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse	Easy 01:35 5.74km
Rosslyn Chapel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Roslin	Easy 01:18 4.58km
Path Along the Stream – Vogrie House loop from Crichton	Easy 01:53 6.91km
Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Roslin Glen Country Park loop from Roslin	Easy 01:01 3.72km
St Mary's Church, Dalkeith – Montagu Bridge loop from Dalkeith	Easy 01:07 4.23km

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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.
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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.

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Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Roslin
01:22
4.86km
3.5km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.4
(33)
189
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Glencorse Reservoir Island – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse
01:21
4.98km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.9
(11)
223
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse
01:35
5.74km
3.6km/h
90m
90m
Easy
4.7
(9)
168
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Rosslyn Chapel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Roslin
01:18
4.58km
3.5km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.5
(31)
159
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Path Along the Stream – Vogrie House loop from Crichton
01:53
6.91km
3.7km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.8
(5)
57
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Roslin Glen Country Park loop from Roslin
01:01
3.72km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.8
(4)
49
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
St Mary's Church, Dalkeith – Montagu Bridge loop from Dalkeith
01:07
4.23km
3.8km/h
40m
40m
Easy
5.0
(5)
54
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.