Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert
Overview
This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal Hiking tour for you. ( BACK BY LUNCH-TIME, ALL DAY BUS TICKET INCLUDED!)
We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. Pentland is a protected hill range National Park.
We’ll hike around 5 to 6 miles (8 - 10 KM), with an elevation gain of 493 meters (1600FT). You’ll learn about flora & fauna, geology, Scottish history and nature. Pentlands offer stunning views over the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian region, the Borders and Fife. You'll also see Scottish Lochs (Lakes). We'll go at the pace of everyone in the group & take breaks.
This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!
What's Included
- Light snacks (Energy Bars & Crisps) and a bottle of water is included.
- I will also provide an ALL DAY BUS TICKET. You can use it till midnight, as many times you want.
Meeting Location
Leven Street
Edinburgh EH3 9LQ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bonaly
Edinburgh EH13 0PB, UK
After the Hike we'll take another bus back to our same meeting location (King's Theatre) where I will drop you off and I will help you with the direction wherever you need to go next. You will be able to travel anywhere within the city of Edinburgh with the help of All Day Bus Ticket.
What To Expect
Pentland Hills
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Pentland Hills
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Edinburgh (Pass By)
Scottish Highlands (Pass By)
Scottish Borders (Pass By)
Additional Info
Protecting you
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We’ll hike around 5 - 6 miles (8 - 10 KM) with an elevation gain of 493 meters (1600FT). We finish our tour at a different location than our start location around 1:30 pm. Then it is a 20 to 30 mins bus ride back to the city centre. So please leave some buffer time for your next appointment. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1. This hike is for both beginners and experienced hikers but Minimum Fitness level is required. You need to be okay or use to hiking up & down hills for couple of hours 2. Good hiking footwear is essential. 3. Scottish weather is unpredictable however the walk will go ahead even if it is raining, so please dress accordingly and carry waterproof clothing. Some form of jacket or windbreaker, the hill gets windy. I carry couple of hiking poles with me just in-case you need to borrow them.
- -Please book a private tour with kids under 7 years of age. Contact to arrange "Rishi's Edinburgh Tours".
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Light snacks (Energy Bars & Crisps) and a bottle of water is included.
- I will also provide an ALL DAY BUS TICKET. You can use it till midnight, as many times you want.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Light snacks (Energy Bars & Crisps) and a bottle of water is included.
- I will also provide an ALL DAY BUS TICKET. You can use it till midnight, as many times you want.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We’ll hike around 5 - 6 miles (8 - 10 KM) with an elevation gain of 493 meters (1600FT). We finish our tour at a different location than our start location around 1:30 pm. Then it is a 20 to 30 mins bus ride back to the city centre. So please leave some buffer time for your next appointment. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1. This hike is for both beginners and experienced hikers but Minimum Fitness level is required. You need to be okay or use to hiking up & down hills for couple of hours 2. Good hiking footwear is essential. 3. Scottish weather is unpredictable however the walk will go ahead even if it is raining, so please dress accordingly and carry waterproof clothing. Some form of jacket or windbreaker, the hill gets windy. I carry couple of hiking poles with me just in-case you need to borrow them.
- -Please book a private tour with kids under 7 years of age. Contact to arrange "Rishi's Edinburgh Tours".
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
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