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.placeholder image
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.

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

Callum McCormack
By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 26th Sep 2024, 04:45 GMT

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.

Filled with wildlife and sights such as the ruins of Redhall Mill and Kate's Mill, Colinton Dell snakes its way along the Water of Leith Walkway from Colinton Parish Church to Slateford.

5. Colinton Dell

Filled with wildlife and sights such as the ruins of Redhall Mill and Kate's Mill, Colinton Dell snakes its way along the Water of Leith Walkway from Colinton Parish Church to Slateford. Photo: KQ

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The Pentlands are a walkers paradise, with over 62 miles of marked path walks, the Pentland Hills span from Edinburgh towards Biggar, featuring stunning views with a generous choice of walking routes for all abilities.

6. The Pentland Hills

The Pentlands are a walkers paradise, with over 62 miles of marked path walks, the Pentland Hills span from Edinburgh towards Biggar, featuring stunning views with a generous choice of walking routes for all abilities. Photo: John Mason, flickr

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One of Edinburgh's seven hills, Corstorphine Hill offers tranquil wooded walks and stunning city views. When you visit the beauty spot you can also explore several landmarks including Corstorphine Hill Tower, a walled garden and an abandoned air raid shelter

7. Corstorphine Hill

One of Edinburgh's seven hills, Corstorphine Hill offers tranquil wooded walks and stunning city views. When you visit the beauty spot you can also explore several landmarks including Corstorphine Hill Tower, a walled garden and an abandoned air raid shelter | Jane Barlow Photo: Jane Barlow

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An opportunity to visit the impressive Royal Observatory of Edinburgh, the Blackford Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the city’s skyline and winding streets. Popular with dog walkers, the beauty spot has several beautiful walks over grassy hills and woodland areas.

8. Blackford Hill

An opportunity to visit the impressive Royal Observatory of Edinburgh, the Blackford Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the city’s skyline and winding streets. Popular with dog walkers, the beauty spot has several beautiful walks over grassy hills and woodland areas. | Kaysgeog, flickr Photo: Kaysgeog, flickr

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