7 Hills of Edinburgh
Schedule
Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Edinburgh Waverley Station | Edinburgh, SC
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Who is up for a challenge?! This full version of the route takes in all seven of the hills surrounding Scotland's capital, along wooded paths, green hills, parkland and several necessary stretches of urban pavement walking. After leaving Waverley, we very quickly climb Calton Hill before tackling Arthur's Seat, the highest summit on the route with a steep ascent/descent, and then heading straight off to Blackford Hill, through the Hermitage of Braid and up Braid Hill. Onwards to Easter Craiglockhart Hill from where we descend first to the canal path and then to the Water of Leith for a stroll towards Corstorphine Hill. The longest section of pavement walking follows, as we head back to the city via Dean Village and up to Castle Hill where we can pat ourselves on the back as we survey our conquered hills and perhaps enjoy refreshments on the Royal Mile to celebrate our achievement!
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Start time: 8:00 am
Estimated finish time: 6:00 pm
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 32.2km / 20.0mi
Ascent: 823m / 2700ft
Type: circular
This is a full day's walk of approx. 20 miles so please bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. Toilets at Waverley Station, Hermitage of Braid and Water of Leith Visitor Centre which also has a café. Walking boots are essential as all the hills can be muddy and slippery. To shorten the route there are opportunities to catch a bus back to Waverley from the Water of Leith Visitor Centre.
If the weather is inclement, the walk could potentially be moved to Sunday 24 May.
Starting point
Grid reference: NT 25851 73857
Nearest postcode: EH1 1BB
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Start time: 8:00 am
Meet at Waverley Station in front of the waiting room entrance at 7:50am to start promptly at 8:00am
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