Edinburgh Bucket List: 12 great walks to enjoy in and around Edinburgh this autumn

By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 26th Sep 2024, 04:45 BST

The weather might be getting chillier, but it’s time to dust off the walking boots, get on the kagoul and get out into the crisp Edinburgh with these amazing walks.

Edinburgh is blessed with a number of walks both within the city and on the outer limits, from the amazing Pentland Hills to the stunning Water of Leith.

There’s the opportunity to trek from one end of the city to the other and see Edinburgh’s incredible sights along the way.

Here’s our list of 12 amazing walks to embark on this autumn, let us know where you’ll be heading.

If you're up for a challenge, you could follow the 22 mile waterway that runs from the Pentland Hills down to the shore at Leith - passing the beautiful Dean Village along the way. You'll be rewarded with a incredible scenery and a well earned pint at the end.

1. Water of Leith

If you're up for a challenge, you could follow the 22 mile waterway that runs from the Pentland Hills down to the shore at Leith - passing the beautiful Dean Village along the way. You'll be rewarded with a incredible scenery and a well earned pint at the end. Photo: Scott Louden

The Meadows is a popular route for walking in the capital. Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, it is often filled with people meeting up or going for a cycle or jog.

2. The Meadows

The Meadows is a popular route for walking in the capital. Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, it is often filled with people meeting up or going for a cycle or jog. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Another city centre hotspot for walkers and people going out for a cycle or a jog, Holyrood Park includes Duddingston Loch and St Margaret's Loch around Arthur's Seat, with Dunsapie Loch at the top of the hill also. Arthur's Seat offers some stunning views of Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

3. Holyrood Park

Another city centre hotspot for walkers and people going out for a cycle or a jog, Holyrood Park includes Duddingston Loch and St Margaret's Loch around Arthur's Seat, with Dunsapie Loch at the top of the hill also. Arthur's Seat offers some stunning views of Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden

Running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, the Union Canal was constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital. It is now a popular walking route in the Capital, with walkers often heading into Colinton Dell from the Canal.

4. The Union Canal

Running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, the Union Canal was constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital. It is now a popular walking route in the Capital, with walkers often heading into Colinton Dell from the Canal. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Walks Pentland Hills

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