{"id":392577,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T23:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=392577"},"modified":"2023-05-29T10:21:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T04:51:55","slug":"hiking-in-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/hiking-in-edinburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking In Edinburgh: The Ultimate Guide For The Know hows Of This Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sitting between the Firth of Forth to the North and the Pentland Hills to the South, Edinburgh has evolved across a series of volcanic eruptions over the years. The Scottish capital has also played a fundamental role in the independence history of the country. From rugged castles to spooky graveyards, Edinburgh features many attractions to engage visitors. If you\u2019re interested in adventurous sports and hiking, then there can\u2019t be any better place than Edinburgh in Scotland. Scotland\u2019s stunning capital, has an array of hiking trails for adventure lovers. Let\u2019s get started with the list of best routes for hiking in Edinburgh<\/strong> and make sure to bring your best partner before indulging in this fun-packed activity.<\/em><\/p>\n

12 Best Hiking Trails In Edinburgh<\/h2>\n

Edinburgh is a paradise for nature lovers and hiking in Edinburgh is probably the best way to discover the city. Let\u2019s get a roll with these 12 intense hiking trails.<\/p>\n

1. Pentland Hills<\/h3>\n
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Standing on the south of Edinburgh, Pentland Hills is considered to be the best Edinburgh hiking trail. Pentland provides wonderful ridge-walking for tourists to enjoy. Pentland Hills are a mountain range of five peaks – Turnhouse Hills, Carnethy Hills, Scald Law, and East and West Kip. The rolling tops and reddish slopes of the Hills are ideal for a fun-packed day out with families. [Dogs allowed]<\/p>\n

Activities at Pentland Hills –<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25cf Hillwalking
\u25cf Mountain Biking
\u25cf Horse riding
\u25cf Golf
\u25cf Skiing<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 104 Biggar Rd, South of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH10 6JF, Scotland
Opening Hours:<\/strong> 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Daily
Elevation:<\/strong> 579 m (1900 ft)
Approximate Hiking Duration:<\/strong> Around 5 hours
Difficulty Level:<\/strong> Moderate to Hard
Best Trek Route:<\/strong> Swanston Village \u2192 Flotterstone Inn Car Park \u2192 Pentland Hills
Best Time to trek Pentland Hills:<\/strong> Throughout the year<\/p>\n

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