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Royal Observatory, Edinburgh – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Historic Environment Scotland

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Grange/Prestonfield

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Historic Environment Scotland

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4.5

(2)

30

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Royal Observatory, Edinburgh – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Historic Environment Scotland

01:47

6.28km

140m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

615 m

View of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

2

726 m

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

Highlight • Viewpoint

Astronomy has been studied here since the opening of the town’s college in 1583. The observatory became royal during the visit of George IV to Scotland in 1822. Famous astronomers …

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3

1.90 km

View of Edinburgh from Blackford Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackford Hill, at 164 meters high, is an unmissable natural highlight in Edinburgh. Situated between Morningside and the Braid Hills, this hill offers one of the most breathtaking views of …

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4

1.92 km

View of Edinburgh, the Sea, and the Pentlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best view of the city, sea and Pentlands in my opinion

Tip by

5

2.87 km

The Doocot

Highlight • Monument

6

3.13 km

Large Tree on Wooded Path near Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hunkiest tree in the greater Edinburgh region.

Tip by

7

3.91 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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8

4.13 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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5.04 km

Blackford Community Wood

Forest

B

6.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

1.66 km

1.53 km

284 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.19 km

908 m

908 m

216 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

16°C

8°C

43 %

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