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10 Scenic Walking Areas in Edinburgh That You Shouldn't Miss
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh
1. MacDonald Walks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
MacDonald Walks would like to show you Scotland in a walk! We will adventure into Scotlands hills and have a interesting add on to our walks - each will be a different experience. Various walks at various prices please check which one is right for you.
2. The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The perfect place for a fantastic view of the castle and surprisingly quiet, in an old town alley. You have to climb a few steps from Grassmarket Square to get the perfect picture. I am here almost every time when I'm in Edinburgh. It is always very quiet and away from the crowd. So few people know about it, but it is one of the very best views in Edinburgh. If you are around and want to take a perfect picture of the castle, I recommend everyone to go there. And if you don't want to climb stairs you can get here from Lauriton Pl.
3. Union Canal
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By ItTastesLikeFeet - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A peaceful place to walk with plenty to see along the way. Opportunities to see wildlife in the canal and it’s banks, and stop off along the way for coffee etc. Popular with joggers and cyclists so listen out for the ringing of the bike bells so you can move aside. Stretches quite far across Edinburgh so perfect for a long walk in good weather.
4. Wellhead At John Knox House
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Situated infront of John Knox House, on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Neatherbow Wellhead (or Wellhead at John Knox House) is an ancient Ashlar masonry made of large, square cut stone. Once the means of supplying water to the public, the well-head was designed by Sir William Bruce (1630 -1710) and built c.1685 by master-mason Robert Mylne (1633 - 1710). The Netherbow well-head was repaired and restored by the Edinburgh Old Town Renewal Trust and Lothian and Edinburgh Enterprise Ltd. in 1997. Similar well-heads can be found at other locations on the High Street. A display describing the well-head and including a bronze mouth-piece can be found in the Museum of Edinburgh.
5. Water of Leith Walkway
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4.5 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By 177alih - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This is such a hidden gem and feels like a different world to the rest of Edinburgh city. Lovely walk that passes through some wonderful parts of Edinburgh, including Stockbridge (which has a fantastic farmers market on a Sunday and Wednesday).
6. Cramond Foreshore
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Cramond Foreshore is set on the stunning NW of Edinburgh, 3 miles from City Centre. The extensive coastal path extends from mouth of The River Almond in the west by historic Roman village of Cramond, out to Cramond Island tidal causeway and beautiful beach sands towards Granton Harbour in the east. Ideal for exploring nature, cycling, walking, running, family day out, kids, sports, dogs, birds.
