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Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

Edinburgh, Scotlandby Rishi

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 25 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal Hiking tour for you. ( BACK BY LUNCH-TIME, ALL DAY BUS TICKET INCLUDED!) We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. Pentland is a protected hill range National Park. We’ll be climbing the highest peak in North of Pentlands, 493 meters (1600FT). You’ll learn about flora & fauna, geology, Scottish history and nature. Pentlands offer stunning views over the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian region, the Borders and Fife. You'll also see Scottish Lochs (Lakes). We'll go at the pace of everyone in the group & take breaks. This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!

What's included

  • Light snacks (Energy Bars & Crisps) and a bottle of water is included.
  • I will also provide an ALL DAY BUS TICKET. You can use it till midnight, as many times you want.

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Pentland Hills

      4 hours

      The Pentland Hills Regional Park covers an area of 90 km2 (35 sq miles). With 100 kms (62.13 miles) of Walkway marked trails and hundreds on unmarked trails, 14 peaks ranging from 473m to 579m (1617 ft to 1900 ft) and 13 reservoirs, there are many options for more challenging hikes at higher elevation and easier walks at lower levels.

    2. 2

      Pentland Hills

      1 hour

      This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal Hiking tour for you. ( BACK BY LUNCH-TIME, ALL DAY BUS TICKET INCLUDED!) We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. It is just like the Scottish Highland Experience. We’ll hike around 5 to 6 miles (8 - 10 KM), with an elevation gain of 493 meters (1600FT). You’ll learn about flora & fauna, geology, Scottish history and nature. Pentlands offer stunning views over the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian region, the Borders and Fife. You'll also see Scottish Lochs (Lakes). We'll go at the pace of everyone in the group & take breaks. This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!

    3. 3

      Edinburgh

      Pass by

      This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal Hiking tour for you. ( BACK BY LUNCH-TIME, ALL DAY BUS TICKET INCLUDED!) We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. It is just like the Scottish Highland Experience. We’ll hike around 5 to 6 miles (8 - 10 KM), with an elevation gain of 493 meters (1600FT). You’ll learn about flora & fauna, geology, Scottish history and nature. Pentlands offer stunning views over the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian region, the Borders and Fife. You'll also see Scottish Lochs (Lakes). We'll go at the pace of everyone in the group & take breaks. This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!

    4. 4

      Scottish Highlands

      Pass by

      This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal Hiking tour for you. ( BACK BY LUNCH-TIME, ALL DAY BUS TICKET INCLUDED!) We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. It is just like the Scottish Highland Experience. We’ll hike around 5 to 6 miles (8 - 10 KM), with an elevation gain of 493 meters (1600FT). You’ll learn about flora & fauna, geology, Scottish history and nature. Pentlands offer stunning views over the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian region, the Borders and Fife. You'll also see Scottish Lochs (Lakes). We'll go at the pace of everyone in the group & take breaks. This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!

    5. 5

      Scottish Borders

      Pass by

      This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal Hiking tour for you. ( BACK BY LUNCH-TIME, ALL DAY BUS TICKET INCLUDED!) We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. It is just like the Scottish Highland Experience. We’ll hike around 5 to 6 miles (8 - 10 KM), with an elevation gain of 493 meters (1600FT). You’ll learn about flora & fauna, geology, Scottish history and nature. Pentlands offer stunning views over the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian region, the Borders and Fife. You'll also see Scottish Lochs (Lakes). We'll go at the pace of everyone in the group & take breaks. This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!

    Meeting and pickup

    We will meet in front of King's Theatre (2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ) very close to city center. We will take a local bus (a very short journey) from there to the foot hills of Pentland. All Day Bus Ticket will be provided to you at the beginning which is included within this tour.

    End point

    After the Hike we'll take another bus back to our same meeting location (King's Theatre) where I will drop you off and I will help you with the direction wherever you need to go next. You will be able to travel anywhere within the city of Edinburgh with the help of All Day Bus Ticket.

    Good to know

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • IMPORTANT INFO: 1. Good hiking footwear is essential., 2. Scottish weather is unpredictable, however the walk will go ahead even if it is raining., 3. Please dress accordingly to the weather and carry waterproof clothing. Some form of jacket or windbreaker., 4. The hill gets windy, Please dress according to the weather., 5. We finish our tour at a different location than our start location around 1:30 pm (Approx, depending on how people walk). Then it is a 20 to 30 mins bus ride back to the city centre. So please leave some buffer time for your next appointment., 6. Complimentary snacks (energy bars & crisps) & a bottle of water (500ml) is provided in this tour. If you think you need more water or more snacks then please feel free to bring your own., 7. All Day Bus Ticket is provided & included in this tour., 8. Please carry hiking poles if you think you need them. I carry 2 hiking poles with me just incase anyone requires them., 9. If you have medical condition then you must check with your doctor before joining this hike. This hike is for both beginners & for experienced hikers, so minimum fitness level is required & one must be okay or use to going up & down steep hills., 10. Total distance is just over 5miles (Just over 8 KM), Elevation Gain ~370 meters (1200 feet), Average Incline Grade upto the summit is 13.2%. After reaching the summit, it is all downhill and flat for the rest of the hike.
    • Kids must be minimum 8 years old to join this hike & must be used to hiking.
    • Please book a private tour with kids under 8 years of age. Contact to arrange "Rishi's Edinburgh Tours".
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    • We’ll be climbing the highest peak in North of Pentlands, 493 meters (1600FT).
    • We finish our tour at a different location than our start location around 1:30 pm. Then it is a 20 to 30 mins bus ride back to the city centre. So please leave some buffer time for your next appointment.
    • To book a private or a large group please contact me directly to arrange, contact Rishi's Edinburgh Tours.

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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