top of page
edinburgh railpath.jpg

Edinburgh Railway Path

Follow an old rail route through central Edinburgh. Semi-circular.

blackness 7.jpg

Bo'ness to Blackness

A walk along the Firth of Forth to the beautiful Blackness Castle. The distance shown is one way.

kinneil 3.jpg

Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness

Featuring a mansion, museum and a Roman fort.

s qferry 2.jpg

South Queensferry coastal

Start under the famous Forth Bridge and follow the coast. 

cramond 1.jpg

Cramond Island

Stroll out to this tidal island in the Firth of Forth

ed museum 3.jpg

Edinburgh museum tour

A circular trek, stopping at three of the city's best museums.

lithgae loch 7.jpg

Linlithgow Loch circuit

A picturesque loop around the loch with ducks in abundance and the backdrop of the castle.

avon v 1.jpg

Avon Aqueduct and Viaduct

Follow part of the River Avon Heritage Trail and marvel at two spectacular structures.

cruix 3.jpg

Caldercruix to Armadale

Walk the cycle path alongside this reopened railway line.

leith5.jpg

Leith Railway Trails

Make your way down to Leith and follow some of the old railway path network.

granton1.jpg

City centre to Granton

Walk from Edinburgh city centre out to the waterfront. Pay a visit to the botanic gardens.

kirkliston1.jpg

Queensferry to Kirkliston

A railway path linking these two historic villages.

laurie4.jpg

Lauriston Castle

Lovely views of Cramond Island in the Firth of Forth. Walk from the city centre.

livi2.jpg

Livingston Circuit

A lengthy trek around this new town, taking in industrial heritage and rural areas.

cammo8.jpg

River Almond Walkway

Follow the river upstream from Cramond then head into the Cammo Estate.

qdrive2.jpg

Queen's Drive Circuit

Walk the perimeter of Holyrood Park, gaining height for great views of Edinburgh.

bokineill 1.jpg

Kinneil Foreshore

Combine a heritage railway trip with a coastal walk.

blackford a.jpg

Blackford Hill

Enjoy great views across the city from this small hill.

edinx1.jpg

Royal Mile & Leith Walk

Explore two famous Edinburgh thoroughfares. Both completely different in character.

porto4.jpg

Calton Hill

This small hill right in the centre of Edinburgh offers great views of the city skyline.

porto6.jpg

Portobello Loop

Walk from the city centre to the seaside town of Portobello. Return by a railway path.

binnshouse.jpg

Binns Hill

An easy stroll and gentle climb offering a fine view of Blackness Castle.

portedgar.jpg

South Queensferry Circuit

A wander around this busy little town in the shadow of the Forth Bridges.

calder2.jpg

Five Sisters 

Scale the shale bings near West Calder. They are now a protected monument.

bnc3.jpg

Blackness Castle Loop

An castle to castle trail along the coast and through woodland.

seaty1.jpg

Arthur's Seat

Edinburgh's most famous hill. Easily accessible from the city centre.

corst1.jpg

Corstorphine Hill

A hill walk through a city nature reserve. Excellent viewpoints.

loan ros 2.jpg

Loanhead Roslin Circuit

Follow part of an old railway to the stunning Rosslyn Chapel. Return via woodland paths.

kor3.jpg

Witch Craig

Visit the UK's only memorial to the Korean War. Climb the hill behind for excellent views.

lrp3.jpg

Loanhead Railway Path

Start in a former mining town and follow the old railway route towards Edinburgh.

penic2.jpg

Penicuik to Eskbank

A railway walk with lots of old infrastructure to explore.

egm4.jpg

Edinburgh Gardens & Meadows

A circular walk around the centre of the capital city featuring two major green spaces.

stockb4.jpg

New Town Wander

Explore a charming part of Georgian Edinburgh on this loop.

gya3.jpg

Edinburgh historic graveyards

A tour of five ancient burial grounds within the city centre.

lockhart2.jpg

Craiglockhart Hills

A couple of modest peaks that offer big views across the city.

tranwag1.jpg

1772 Wagonway Trail

Follow Scotland's first railway and explore industrial and military history in a coastal setting. 

mavis3.jpg

Mavisbank Estate

A circuit of an old estate with an abandoned mansion and a restored walled garden.

nblaw1.jpg

North Berwick Law

A quick hike up a volcanic plug for commanding sea views.

edgoma2.jpg

Gallery of Modern Art

Walk a section of the Water of Leith trail and drop into the art gallery for a culture fix.

haddy2.jpg

Longniddry to Haddington

A railway path to the historic county town of East Lothian. Five miles each way.

craigm2.jpg

Craigmillar Castle

Walk out from Edinburgh city centre to a well preserved medieval castle.

braid 1.jpg

Braid Hills

The southernmost peak within the City of Edinburgh. Great views from the elevation of 700 feet.

bathgate1.jpg

Seafield Law

A former shale bing now sculpted into a nature reserve.

bees4.jpg

Beecraigs Loch Circuit

A country park nestled among the Bathgate Hills.

deanhall.jpg

Water of Leith Walkway

A classic river walk right running through our capital city. Features a stunning railway tunnel.

trams1.jpg

Edinburgh Tram Walk 1

Follow a footpath alongside the tram tracks then hook up with an old branch railway.

trammy1.jpg

Edinburgh Tram Walk 2

Explore the new tram extension from the city centre to Leith and Newhaven.

bottom of page