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Hermitage of Braid House – Masses of Balsam loop from Liberton

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Liberton And District

Hermitage of Braid House – Masses of Balsam loop from Liberton

Easy

3.5

(2)

61

hikers

Hermitage of Braid House – Masses of Balsam loop from Liberton

01:33

5.84km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Blackford Community Wood

Forest

2

2.14 km

The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream

Highlight • River

Can get very muddy but it is a nice wee escape from the town.

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3

2.35 km

Hermitage of Braid House

Highlight • Monument

The Hermitage of Braid is the name of this whole area, including Blackford Hill, the observatory and the Braid Burn. Today it's known as the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford …

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4

2.99 km

Masses of Balsam

Highlight • Natural

B

5.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.34 km

889 m

232 m

174 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

1.62 km

884 m

451 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

8°C

83 %

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