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Blackford Pond – Royal Observatory, Edinburgh loop from Greenbank

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Blackford Pond – Royal Observatory, Edinburgh loop from Greenbank

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Blackford Pond – Royal Observatory, Edinburgh loop from Greenbank

02:33

9.21km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

Hermitage of Braid House

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The Hermitage of Braid is the name of this whole area, including Blackford Hill, the observatory and the Braid Burn. Today it's known as the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford …

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3.32 km

Blackford Pond

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Charming place. Swan family and lots of ducks

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3.53 km

View of Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful area around with various routes to choose from

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4.55 km

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

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Astronomy has been studied here since the opening of the town’s college in 1583. The observatory became royal during the visit of George IV to Scotland in 1822. Famous astronomers …

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4.66 km

View of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

5.15 km

View of Edinburgh, the Sea, and the Pentlands

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Best view of the city, sea and Pentlands in my opinion

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5.16 km

View of Edinburgh from Blackford Hill

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Blackford Hill, at 164 meters high, is an unmissable natural highlight in Edinburgh. Situated between Morningside and the Braid Hills, this hill offers one of the most breathtaking views of …

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9.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

3.38 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.22 km

1.48 km

507 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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Blackford Pond – Royal Observatory, Edinburgh loop from Greenbank

Hermitage of Braid House

Blackford Pond

View of Arthur's Seat

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat

View of Edinburgh, the Sea, and the Pentlands

View of Edinburgh from Blackford Hill

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