Blackford Pond – Braid Hills Hotel loop from Fairmilehead
Blackford Pond – Braid Hills Hotel loop from Fairmilehead
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Blackford Pond – Braid Hills Hotel loop from Fairmilehead
03:05
11.5km
130m
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: May 7, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.69 km
King's Building, University of Edinburgh
Highlight • Other
6.58 km
Blackford Pond
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
7.69 km
Hanging Stanes
Archaeological Site
8.23 km
Large Tree on Wooded Path near Edinburgh
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
8.69 km
Braid Hills Hotel
Highlight • Pub
9.57 km
The Buck Stane (Standing Stone)
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
11.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.01 km
3.07 km
1.05 km
704 m
617 m
Surfaces
7.65 km
2.93 km
589 m
214 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (170 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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