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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

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Marchmont And Sciennes

Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

00:35

9.01km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Blackford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Charming place. Swan family and lots of ducks

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2.53 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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3.75 km

Braid Hills Hotel

Highlight • Pub

4.59 km

Buck Stane

Highlight • Historical Site

The "Buck Stane", built into a garden wall, is 3'4" in height, 15" across the widest face, and 11" thick, but it has no distinctive features. It is traditionally associated …

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9.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

2.38 km

1.26 km

832 m

509 m

220 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

503 m

449 m

355 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

20°C

10°C

15 %

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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside

Blackford Pond

Hermitage of Braid House

Braid Hills Hotel

Buck Stane

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