The 2 Best Hikes from Edinburgh

1.Hill & Nature Hike – Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $116Our pick

Join local guide Rishi for a 5-mile walk in the Pentland Hills, just outside Edinburgh. Expect a steep early climb, views across the city and surrounding regions, and a chance to spot Highland cows, sheep and deer. Rishi shares local nature, geology and history along the way. Snacks, water and an all-day bus ticket are included.

“Wonderful hike with excellent guide. Rishi was both knowledgeable and caring. Spectacular views yet close to Edinburgh.”

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2.Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Meet near the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a guided climb through Holyrood Park to Arthur’s Seat. A guide such as David, Zander, or Sabine sets the pace, shares local history and nature notes, and leads the way on steep, sometimes slippery paths. Expect regular breaks, broad city views, and a two-hour outing that may take longer.

“Shout out to David our tour guide!. David was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful getting us up Arthur’s seat with the best route possible. I put this as 5 stars but realistically about 4.5 purely because when we had a very small group only 4 of us total. Just a small comment to make David would race off with the other 2 people on the tour and far ahead not checking behind on us on most occasions to see if we caught up so we felt a bit disconnected from our tour. No opportunity to just stop and take photos, so we just started taking our own at points of…”

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