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Location: Morningside, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Arthur's Seat – Arthur's Seat Summit loop from Edinburgh Waverley

26.0km

03:06

580m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. View from Blackford Hill loop from Sciennes

17.1km

02:01

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View from Blackford Hill loop from The Grange

10.3km

01:15

220m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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February 27, 2021

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Location: Morningside, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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