The best mountain hikes around Edinburgh
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Want to explore more of the mountains In Lothian? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Edinburgh to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike around Edinburgh.
Intermediate | 01:38 4.24 km | |
Expert | 03:57 12.2 km | |
Intermediate | 02:01 5.68 km | |
Expert | 02:13 7.14 km | |
Intermediate | 01:50 5.52 km | |
Expert | 05:43 16.4 km | |
Intermediate | 03:00 8.75 km | |
Intermediate | 00:48 2.03 km |
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- 101:384.24 km2.6 km/h210 m210 mIntermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. - 203:5712.2 km3.1 km/h410 m410 mExpert
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Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. 
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With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around Edinburgh and beyond.- 302:015.68 km2.8 km/h270 m270 mIntermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. - 402:137.14 km3.2 km/h210 m210 mExpert
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Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 501:505.52 km3.0 km/h190 m190 mIntermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. - 605:4316.4 km2.9 km/h550 m550 mExpert
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Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. - 703:008.75 km2.9 km/h300 m300 mIntermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. - 800:482.03 km2.5 km/h120 m110 mIntermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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- Pentland Hills
- Gorgie/Dalry
- West Pilton/West Granton
- Morningside
- Ratho And District
- Cramond And Barnton
- Old Town
- Juniper Green
- Sighthill, Broomhouse And Parkhead
- Stockbridge/Inverleith
- Drylaw/Telford
- Craigentinny/Meadowbank
- West End
- Marchmont And Sciennes
- Colinton
- Portobello
- Stenhouse, Saughton Mains And Whitson
- Granton And District
- Pentland Hills Regional Park
- Leith Harbour And Newhaven
- New Town/Broughton
- Duddingston Loch
- Wester Hailes
- Craigmillar
- Liberton And District
- Craigleith/Blackhall
- Trinity
- Northfield/Willowbrae
- Corstorphine
- Leith Central
- Currie
- Firrhill
- Longstone
- Silverknowes
- Murrayfield
- Fairmilehead
- Tollcross
- Drum Brae
- Leith Links
- Craiglockhart
- Southside
- Grange/Prestonfield
- Hutchison/Chesser
- Gilmerton/Inch
- Muirhouse/Salvesen
- Merchiston
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