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Buckstone Snab Summit – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Edinburgh

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Marchmont And Sciennes

Buckstone Snab Summit – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Edinburgh

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Buckstone Snab Summit – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Edinburgh

02:04

18.0km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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2.03 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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7.61 km

Viewpoint on the Braid Hills

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7.61 km

Buckstone Snab Summit

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Buckstone Snab at 208m is the highest point in the Braid Hills. The views north over Blackford Hill towards Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat are fantastic.

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12.6 km

View from Buckstone Snab

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One of the best views over Edinburgh.

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15.3 km

The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream

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Can get very muddy but it is a nice wee escape from the town.

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15.5 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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16.5 km

Blackford Pond

Lake

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

4.31 km

2.43 km

1.63 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

6.90 km

6.08 km

2.64 km

1.24 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

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Buckstone Snab Summit – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh from Blackford Hill

Viewpoint on the Braid Hills

Buckstone Snab Summit

View from Buckstone Snab

The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream

Hermitage of Braid House

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