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Overview
- Hike, Explore and Experience the stunning views of true Scottish Nature
- Off the beaten paths and trails to discover Scottish Moorlands & Lochs (Lakes)
- Learn about the native Flora and Fauna
- Learn about the History of this ancient Celtic land & undiscover the Geology.
- Experience the Scottish Highland feel while hiking on the Pentland Hills
Activity location
- Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ, UK | Start time is at 9:30am (Kindly try to be there 5mins before) in front of King's Theatre address is 2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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What's included, what's not
- All Day Edinburgh local City Bus Ticket is included. You will be able to travel anywhere within the city of Edinburgh with the help of All Day Bus Ticket that will be provided to you at the beginning of our tour.
- Light Snacks (Energy Bars & Crisps) and A Bottle of Water is included.
- We’ll hike between 4 - 6 miles (5 - 10 KM) depending on how we are doing on time, 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 and take breaks as needed.
- 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. It is just like the Scottish Highlands.
- This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with low level of fitness
What you can expect
This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from the 7 hills which creates Edinburgh. Discover the Scottish Highlands & 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. Unlike the other individual small hills of Edinburgh within the city centre like for example: Arthur's Seat, Pentland is a protected hill range National Park. It is just like the Scottish Highland Experience.
We’ll hike between 4 - 6 miles (5 - 10 KM) depending on how we are doing on time, 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!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- This hike is for both beginners and experienced hikers but Minimum Fitness level is required. You need to be okay or use to hiking up & down hills for couple of hours
- Good hiking footwear is essential.
- Scottish weather is unpredictable however the walk will go ahead even if it is raining, so please dress accordingly and carry waterproof clothing. Some form of jacket or windbreaker, the hill gets windy.
I carry couple of hiking poles with me just in-case you need to borrow them.
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
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 that will be provided to you at the beginning of our tour (All Day Bus Ticket is included within this tour).
Location
Activity location
- Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ, UK | Start time is at 9:30am (Kindly try to be there 5mins before) in front of King's Theatre address is 2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom