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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

02:54

11.0km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

King's Building, University of Edinburgh

Highlight • Other

3.83 km

Blackford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Charming place. Swan family and lots of ducks

Tip by

4.03 km

View of Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful area around with various routes to choose from

Tip by

4.53 km

Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.59 km

The Doocot

Highlight • Monument

5.86 km

Large Tree on Wooded Path near Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hunkiest tree in the greater Edinburgh region.

Tip by

6.64 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 …

Tip by

7.72 km

Blackford Community Wood

Forest

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

2.89 km

1.83 km

1.62 km

760 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

2.61 km

2.07 km

1.48 km

851 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

King's Building, University of Edinburgh

Blackford Pond

View of Arthur's Seat

The Doocot

Large Tree on Wooded Path near Edinburgh

Hermitage of Braid House

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