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: December 4, 2025

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Start point

Bus stop

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693 m

Hanging Stanes

Archaeological Site

1.23 km

Large Tree on Wooded Path near Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hunkiest tree in the greater Edinburgh region.

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2.02 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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3.14 km

Howe Dean Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely and quiet but quite steep woodland path linking Braids Road to Blackford Glen Road

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3.53 km

Source of Stenhouse Burn

Highlight • Natural

5.85 km

Buckstone Snab Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buckstone Snab at 208m is the highest point in the Braid Hills. The views north over Blackford Hill towards Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat are fantastic.

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8.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

2.36 km

1.98 km

722 m

376 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

2.22 km

2.21 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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