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Edinburgh Skyline Guided Hillwalk

By Tartan Compass Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$135 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore Edinburgh’s hilltop horizon and countryside just to the South West of Edinburgh. The sight of hills close to the city is a constant and welcome reminder that the great outdoors and its wildlife is only a short distance away.

On our adventure we will learn about Edinburgh's UNESCO heritage, make it to a few hilltops, discover cairns, and enjoy the expansive views from relatively modest heights.

Home to more than 40 hills, 8 reservoirs and expansive moorland, these beautiful heather-covered hills hold a fantastic array of wildlife. This provides plenty of opportunity to be close to some of Scotland’s finest and well-loved animals.

Activity location

  • Pentland Hills Regional Park (Swanston)
    • 122 Swanston Road
    • EH10 7DS, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pentland Hills Regional Park (Swanston)
    • 122 Swanston Road
    • EH10 7DS, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Skyline Guided Hillwalk
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 pm
Price details
AU$135.33 x 1 AdultAU$135.33
Total
Price is AU$135.33
Until Wed, 9 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHi-Res Digital Photos (from company)
  • What's includedWhat's includedWalking Pole (limited, with priority given to older individuals)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRaincoat / Kagool

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Stage 1 - Seven Hills We make our way through the historic village of Swanston to our first stop. Here we will chat about Edinburgh's green spaces. It's also a great spot to photo the Seven Hills of Edinburgh and the Kingdom of Fife. The famous Highland Coos and birds of prey can also be spotted here. Stage 2 - Stunnin' Allermuir At 493m, Allermuir is the highest of the hills overlooking Edinburgh, providing outstanding 360 panoramic views on a good day. There's a viewpoint indicator to help you spot mountains 80km in the distance! Stage 3 - Windy Door Nick An easy walk above the city takes us over to a col (a dip between hills) where the fresh air is strengthened by a funnelling effect. It will give you a brief taste of this wonderful force of nature. It also provides another fantastic viewpoint south-west to the expansive Regional Park. Stage 4 - Bronze Age Cairn Reaching our second summit of the day our focus turns to Edinburgh's UNESCO heritage status. Learn about cairns, admire the view and see how the city has grown over the centuries. Standing on the ancient cairn provides a fantastic group photo! Stage 5 - Walk Back Doon Walk through Scottish heather and nature chat

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPentland Hills Regional Park (Swanston)
    • 122 Swanston Road
    • EH10 7DS, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPentland Hills Regional Park (Swanston)
    • 122 Swanston Road
    • EH10 7DS, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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