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Edinburgh Pentland Hills Hike: Discover Scottish Highlands and Nature
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112 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a must-do hiking tour in the stunning Pentland Hills, just outside of Edinburgh. Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and immerse yourself in nature. Learn about flora, fauna, geology, and Scottish history while enjoying breathtaking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding region. Don’t miss the chance to spot the elusive Highland Cows on this unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pentland Hills - 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.
What's Included
- Light snacks (Energy Bars & Crisps) and a bottle of water included
- ALL DAY BUS TICKET provided, usable till midnight
Additional Information
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. Pentland is a protected hill range National Park.
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.
This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!
- 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). 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1. 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 2. Good hiking footwear is essential. 3. 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 book a private tour with kids under 7 years of age. Contact to arrange “Rishi’s Edinburgh Tours”.
Location
King's Theatre
Leven Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Global48406517904
Aug 11, 2024
Guided hike to the best views of Scotland hills! - Rishi was great! Very accommodating and knowledgeable. The hike was great- the views at the top are worth it for sure. He provides an all day bus pass which we could use after the tour to see the city and continue the adventure. Definitely recommend this guided tour.
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Deborahmj6471gd
Aug 4, 2024
Memorable experience with a knowledgeable and attentive guide - This is a must do guided tour. Rishi offers the most amazing experience in the dramatic setting of the Pentland Hills not far from Edinburgh city centre. His knowledge of the landscape, paired with his love of history and nature, make for an informative, memorable walk.
My fitness levels at this time had had a set back due to a recent illness, so i was not at my peak level of fitness however, Rishi was patient and highly attentive to my needing to take my time to navigate those challenging parts of the walk. With his encouragement and my determination, we got to the top in a reasonable time. Once we reached the Summit, I knew that it was all worth it. The 360 view was sensational.
The path back down the other side of the hill held some additional gems of knowledge and beauty which kept adding to the magic of the walk.
I highly recommend this to anyone keen to get out of Edinburgh and see the true beauty of Scotland right at this city's doorstep.
Thank you so much Rishi, you have made this a memorable part of my holiday.
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Esiro
Jul 26, 2024
Great adventure - Simply an incredible hike! Rishi is truly a magnificent storyteller. He is extremely knowledgable about Scottish history and botany. Furthermore he is extremely kind and has a great taste in snacks. Do not miss out on this great experience!
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Tyler_c
Jul 25, 2024
Gorgeous Views - Rishi led an excellent tour of the Pentland Hills. We had a short bus ride to an easily accessible trail that was moderate hiking on good terrain. The hills were magnificent and we saw about a dozen Highland cows and two white wild horses. Rishi had a great wealth of knowledge to share about Edinburgh history, Scottish history in general, and geographical and geological history of the area, Rishi even pointed out numerous interesting facts about the flora and fauna of as we walked. Following the uphill we descended to a little reservoir and surrounding reforestation woods and then ended the hike by going through what I consider to be a classic “Scottish forest” full of pines, moss, and a gently flowing stream clean enough to drink. This hike may have been the highlight of our two week trip through London, Edinburgh, and St. Andrew’s. Highly recommend!
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F3708mibobp
Jul 22, 2024
Champagne hike - Great trip with perfect conditions- no rain, overcast and cool. Which was great because the first half was pretty strenuous. Rishi kept a great pace with breaks as necessary and regaled us with history, geology and other facts about the area.
The second half was downhill and much easier on the lungs and heart.
I don't believe more people don't take advantage of the wonderful hiking just outside of town- a hidden gem.
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Bhanu_k
Jul 8, 2024
Awesometastic - It was an awesome day spent. Guys, True Edinburgh beauty is right at the Pentlands and Rishi with his deep knowledge is icing on the cake. A great guide.
Just go for it.
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387kristinee
Jul 8, 2024
Great hike with great views - Rishi’s Pentland Hills hike was a great day and fun excursion to a place, sadly, not even many locals see. There were some spectacular views and a great vantage point to see all of Edinburgh. Getting some exercise was also an added bonus! I would highly recommend!
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Jannejaleena
Jul 7, 2024
Really great tour in the hills - Me and my husband were really satisfied with this hiking in the hills. It was extremely informative and Rishi was a great guide telling things about nature, Scotland and anything you asked from him. He was checking that everybody are feeling well and that the speed is good for all. We higly recommend this tour to anyone. It was beautiful nature up there.
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Vivek_k
Jul 6, 2024
Best trip in Edinburgh - The best part of my trip to Edinburgh. Rishi is a very knowledgeable and fun person to with. Definitely a must do if you’re in the city.
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Brenda_l
Jul 17, 2024
A great day out - We had a wonderful hike with Rishi. He took great care of us, providing water and snacks, as well as pacing the hike appropriately. His ability to identify birds and plants and explain the history and geology of the area really enhanced the experience.
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