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Challenges Peak Bagging: The Edinburgh 7 Summits
View of Edinburgh Castle from Arthur's Seat
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Peak Bagging: The Edinburgh 7 Summits

Peak Bagging: The Edinburgh 7 Summits

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Explore the views of Edinburgh, climbing the famous "7 Summits" and visiting Edinburgh Castle.

Could there be a better way to discover historic Edinburgh than by experiencing it from seven incredible viewpoints?  Based in the heart of Edinburgh, you'll climb the seven hills that surrounded the city - including the extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill (the lowest of the hills), and of course Castle Rock and Edinburgh Castle.

This urban challenge includes over 900m of climbing, and around 35km of hiking should you choose to complete the Challenge in a single day.  But we favour a more leisurely approach, to savour the atmosphere, culture, food and drink that the city has to offer.

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Challenge
Visit 7 places
Period
07.08.2021 to 31.12.2125
City Walking Hiking route Long-Distance Hiking Nature Trail Pilgrim Walk Nordic Walking Running Trail Running Winter Hiking

Places

Fortress · Edinburgh and The Lothians
Edinburgh Castle

 Edinburgh Castle sits perched on Castle Rock overlooking the capital and stands ...

from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Editors
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Summit · Edinburgh and The Lothians
Calton Hill

Calton Hill lies within Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers some ...

from Callum Reay,   Outdooractive Editors
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Summit · Edinburgh and The Lothians
Arthur's Seat

An ancient volcano in the heart of the city offering unrivalled views and ...

from Callum Reay,   Outdooractive Editors
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Summit · Edinburgh and The Lothians
Corstorphine Hill

Tucked behind Edinburgh zoo lies Corstorphine Hill, a designated Local Nature ...

from Callum Reay,   Outdooractive Editors
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Summit · Edinburgh and The Lothians
Easter Craiglockhart Hill

Leave the beaten track and climb Craiglockhart Hill offering nature trails, ...

from Callum Reay,   Outdooractive Editors
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Summit · Edinburgh and The Lothians
Braids Hill

The Braid Hills are the most southernly of Edinburgh's 7 hills and offer ...

from Callum Reay,   Outdooractive Editors
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Summit · Edinburgh and The Lothians
Blackford Hill

Blackford Hill lies within the Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve and offers ...

from Callum Reay,   Outdooractive Editors
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Questions and answers

Question from Caroline Walsh  · January 16, 2023 · Community
Is there a route for this, as a 35km, I’m going to be in Edinburgh in the second week of February.
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Answered by Callum Reay · January 16, 2023 · Outdooractive Editors
Hi Caroline! Here's a route I created - https://out.ac/Jmwqg I ran this route a few years back and it was a great day out if not knackering! If it's February you are planning I would definitely expect quite a bit of mud on route just so you know. Hope it goes well and enjoy Edinburgh it's a beautiful city!
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Challenges Peak Bagging: The Edinburgh 7 Summits