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.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. The Botanic Garden is perfect for a nice stroll, enjoying all the beautiful plants in this 70 acres of green space not far from the city centre.

9. Royal Botanic Garden

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. The Botanic Garden is perfect for a nice stroll, enjoying all the beautiful plants in this 70 acres of green space not far from the city centre. Photo: Bill Blair

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Enjoy the picturesque village itself or wander along the promenade to Silverknowes, this is a perfect spot for a good walk, breathing in the sea air as you go, or visit Cramond Island when the tide is out, just make sure to make it back before it comes in!

10. Cramond

Enjoy the picturesque village itself or wander along the promenade to Silverknowes, this is a perfect spot for a good walk, breathing in the sea air as you go, or visit Cramond Island when the tide is out, just make sure to make it back before it comes in! Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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The Braids offer amazing views right across the city, allowing you to see everything from Edinburgh Castle right down to the the Forth.

11. The Braids

The Braids offer amazing views right across the city, allowing you to see everything from Edinburgh Castle right down to the the Forth. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

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Calton Hill is an extremely short walk, perhaps just what you need on a chilly autumn day. But what it lacks in distance, it certainly makes up for in views.

12. Calton Hill

Calton Hill is an extremely short walk, perhaps just what you need on a chilly autumn day. But what it lacks in distance, it certainly makes up for in views. | Richie Chan - stock.adobe.com

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