HALLOWEEN HIKE: Dalmeny Park & Craigie Hill and Farm

Our October hike is an autumnal woodland walk around Dalmeny Estate and Craigie Hill. Come dressed up - there’s a price for the spookiest outfit! Finishing up at Craigies farm with a hot drink and a treat from the cafe.

There is also an option for a shorter walk, doing only Craigie Hill.

The trail goes through beautiful woodlands, following the coastline, passing many tranquil beaches as well as Barnbougle Castle and Dalmeny House. We then turn south towards Craigie Hill (105m) to enjoy views over the Firth of Forth, finishing at the charming Craigies farm. Hot food and drinks are available at the café and deli as well as products from the farm.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Distance: 6 miles / 2 miles
Duration: 4-5h
Difficulty: intermediate
Elevation gain: 171m

Meeting Point: Dalmeny train station 9.30am

OR

For the shorter option, meeting at the start of trail up to Craigie Hill at 1pm:

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Map of the route:
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Short option:

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GETTING THERE

• Train from Waverley/Haymarket at 09.05/09.09am, arriving at Dalmeny at 9.20am.
• For the shorter option, bus 43 (Stop Barnbougle Gate Lodge, 0.3 miles from the meeting point)
• To get back to Edinburgh from Craigies farm, bus 43 (Stop Barnbougle Gate Lodge)
• If you’re driving, there is parking both at Dalmeny Station and Craigie Farm and bus 43 runs between them.

THE HIKE AND TERRAIN

The paths are uneven with rocks, roots, leaves and it can get pretty muddy depending on the weather. A small climb up Craigie Hill at the end.

AMENITIES

Public toilets at Dalmeny station and at Craigies. Cafes in South Queensferry and a lovely farm café and deli at Craigies.

WHAT TO BRING?

Bring enough snacks, lunch and water for several hours of walking. The Scottish weather is unreliable so rain clothes and layers are recommended as always. You need good walking shoes or boots for this walk - get in touch if you don't have any as we have a few pairs we can lend!

IMPORTANT - WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR EVENTS?

• Our events are for the LGBTQIA+ community but respectful allies are welcome unless otherwise specified.

• Edinburgh Queer Hiking is fundamentally trans positive. Please respect people's pronouns and introduce yourself with yours. If you’re not sure of what pronouns are or why they are important, please do some research before attending.

• We condemn all forms of oppression, including but not limited to: racism, transphobia, sexism, classism, ableism, asexual and aromantic erasure, intersex erasure, and bisexuality erasure.

• Our hikes are not about speed or fitness but about spending time together outdoors. We adapt the pace so that everyone can hike together and feel comfortable. We tend to make a lot of stops, whether for ice cream or just ‘smelling the roses’ - the time given is therefore only an ESTIMATION and might vary considerably depending on the size and needs of the group on a given day.

• If you feel a little nervous to be coming to an event on your own for the first time, please get in touch and we will arrange for somebody to meet you in advance to go together.

• Please respect different people will seek different things from our events. For some our events are primarily a social thing while others might just want to enjoy nature on their own. All ways of attending our walks are equally valid and welcome.

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