{"id":18298,"date":"2025-10-22T10:23:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T15:45:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T15:45:48","slug":"walks-in-edinburgh-exploring-urban-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walks-in-edinburgh-exploring-urban-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh City Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_3f46648cb47c0057f0fdbb310d6db368\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/places-to-go\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaces to go\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/nature\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNature\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUK City Walks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEdinburgh City Walks\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Amy Matthews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-10-22T10:23:15+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">October 22, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t12 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-hi.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"Water of Leith\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-hi.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-hi-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-hi-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-hi-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_1eb1a37c131ae8674f6f2ef03351c7e7\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nature-within-reach-of-edinburgh\"><strong>Nature Within Reach<\/strong> of <strong>Edinburgh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With almost half of its area covered in green space, and over 130 parks and gardens perfect for walking scattered throughout, Edinburgh isn\u2019t just known for its historic architecture, it\u2019s also the greenest city in the UK. This abundance of greenery is supported by initiatives like the <a href=\"https:\/\/edinburghlivinglandscape.org.uk\/project\/edinburgh-nature-network\/\">Edinburgh Nature Network<\/a>, Scotland\u2019s first urban Nature Network. The Network is designed to protect and enhance biodiversity across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to walk through Edinburgh&#8217;s leafy paths, pause for fresh air, or seeking a quiet moment, the city and its surrounds offers countless opportunities to connect with the outdoors. And the best part? This collection of natural escapes are all within walking distance or easily reached by public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you&#8217;re in search of a moment of calm or eager to explore Edinburgh\u2019s wilder side, there\u2019s a green space waiting for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unable to visit Edinburgh, for similar walking inspiration in and around other city centres, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\">take a look at other locations in our city walks s<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\">ries<\/a>. Below are a few of the cities included in our series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_0d440a9ebacce39bb0e1e7d0d979cd28\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/inverness-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tInverness City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/oxford-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tOxford City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-are-the-best-city-walks-in-edinburgh\">Where are the best city walks in Edinburgh?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holyrood-park-amp-arthur-s-seat\">Holyrood Park &amp; Arthur&#8217;s Seat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/holyrood-park-and-st-margarets-loch.jpg\" alt=\"Holyrood Park and St Margaret's Loch\" class=\"wp-image-18327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/holyrood-park-and-st-margarets-loch.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/holyrood-park-and-st-margarets-loch-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/holyrood-park-and-st-margarets-loch-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/holyrood-park-and-st-margarets-loch-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Holyrood Park and St Margaret&#8217;s Loch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: MacDonald Hotel (Northwest), Meadowbank Stadium (North), Parkside Terrace (Southwest)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising dramatically from the heart of Edinburgh, the rugged landscape of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicenvironment.scot\/visit-a-place\/places\/holyrood-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holyrood Park<\/a> offers a striking contrast to the city&#8217;s urban sprawl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ancient royal park spans over 650 acres and is dominated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geolsoc.org.uk\/science-and-policy\/100-great-geosites\/fire-and-ice\/arthurs-seat-edinburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arthur\u2019s Seat<\/a>, an extinct volcano that provides panoramic views of the city and beyond. The terrain is a haven for walkers, runners, and nature enthusiasts, with a network of trails winding through crags, glens, and lochs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Duddingston+Loch+&amp;sca_esv=4acce884baa46368&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOzHqq4R_rFjCiJJQyQvdhRX9EzCA%3A1761123656799&amp;ei=SJ34aPzHMM7V7M8Pw_vjqA8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj8i-DvuLeQAxXOKvsDHcP9GPUQ4dUDCBE&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=Duddingston+Loch+&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEUR1ZGRpbmdzdG9uIExvY2ggMgQQIxgnMgsQABiABBiRAhiKBTIKEC4YgAQYFBiHAjIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgARI7ARQoANYoANwAXgBkAEAmAFloAFlqgEDMC4xuAEDyAEA-AEBmAICoAJywgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR5gDAIgGAZAGCJIHAzEuMaAH9gmyBwMwLjG4B2rCBwMyLTLIBwk&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duddingston Loch<\/a> and St Margaret\u2019s Loch attract birdlife and offer peaceful spots for reflection. Salisbury Crags present a dramatic cliffside walk with sweeping vistas, and Samson\u2019s Ribs, a striking basalt formation, hints at the volcanic past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holyrood Park is steeped in history, with remnants of Iron Age hill forts and Bronze Age agricultural terraces scattered across the landscape. King David I established the park as a royal hunting estate in the 12th century, and it has remained a cherished green space ever since. Its geological features date back hundreds of millions of years, shaped by volcanic activity and glacial erosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Holyrood Park serves as a vital ecological and recreational resource, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage. The adjacent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdingplaces.eu\/en\/birdingplaces\/united-kingdom\/bawsinch-and-duddingston-nature-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bawsinch Nature Reserve<\/a> supports a rich ecosystem, where wildfowl thrive and otters have been spotted during the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a walk through Holyrood Park and up Arthur&#8217;s Seat, take a look at this circular route that provides fantastic views of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_2f0745287e3f12558d14c25be99a73ab\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/520178\/a-climb-to-arthurs-seat?lat=55.94799&#038;lon=-3.1747&#038;zoom=13.1914&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Holyrood Park and Arthur&#039;s Seat in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-royal-botanic-gardens\">Royal Botanic Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/royal-botanic-gardens.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh\" class=\"wp-image-18332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/royal-botanic-gardens.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/royal-botanic-gardens-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/royal-botanic-gardens-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/royal-botanic-gardens-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Royal Botanic Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Royal Botanic Garden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked away just north of Edinburgh\u2019s city centre, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbge.org.uk\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=botanical_gardens&amp;utm_term=exact&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=2063352385&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwgeLHBhBuEiwAL5gNEXNpVDUwZ4JHv9l97vgLne8Kjyr-Dio9sYDSIjHcfhjrhkmIR60S4xoCeogQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Botanic Gardens<\/a> boasts over 70 acres of beautifully curated landscapes offer a tranquil escape into manicured nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1670 as a physic garden for growing medicinal plants, the gardens have evolved into one of the world\u2019s richest <a href=\"https:\/\/data.rbge.org.uk\/search\/livingcollection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">living collections<\/a>, showcasing thousands of plant species from around the globe (13,302, or 4% of all known plant species to be precise!). The garden&#8217;s herbarium houses over 3 million specimens, and is a world-leader in botanical collections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With such a collection of plants, the Royal Botanic Gardens offer a stunning walking opportunity in Edinburgh. Its winding paths, themed gardens, and towering trees provide a peaceful setting for walking, reflection, and panoramic views of the city skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond its visual appeal, the garden plays a vital role in biodiversity science and horticultural research. Every visit not only offers fresh air and a stunning natural environment, but also supports conservation efforts and global plant studies. Whether you&#8217;re exploring the alpine houses, the Chinese hillside, or the tranquil loch-side paths, the garden is perfect for those seeking serenity within Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_5dd36f2569e001907099e73ee09f2599\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=55.96527&#038;lon=-3.21103&#038;zoom=15.604&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Edinburgh&#039;s Royal Botanic Gardens in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-water-of-leith\">The Water Of Leith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith.jpg\" alt=\"Water of Leith in Edinburgh\" class=\"wp-image-18334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/water-of-leith-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Water of Leith in the heart of Edinburgh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Lanark Road West (Balerno), The Shore (Leith)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winding its way from the Pentland Hills to the port of Leith, the Water or Leith offers one of Edinburgh\u2019s most scenic and peaceful outdoor experiences. The river stretches over 20 miles, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterofleith.org.uk\/walkway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a dedicated route, The Walkway,<\/a> running 12.8 miles (20.6 km) from Balerno to Leith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The river flows through a range of different habitats. From grasslands and heathlands, to wetland reservoir habitats and agricultural land and forestry, the route takes you through a changing landscape. Even in the centre of Edinburgh, the river corridor is rich in wildlife and lined with trees, offering a tranquil escape from city life. Here it passes several city parks, meadows and community gardens, until it reaches the shore at Leith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route takes you not only through nature, but also history as parts of the path follow old railway lines. Along these sections, you can see remnants of tunnels and bridges add a touch of industrial history to the natural surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether exploring a short section or walking the full length, the Water of Leith provides a unique way to experience Edinburgh\u2019s green spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"660px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.osmaps.com\/config?id=1f2da6b8-fbde-48e5-a52f-f9cc76dc8313\" title=\"Embedded route\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_1ecb8cfaaf1727911ae7854635e236ab\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/3595423\/water-of-leith-edinburgh?lat=55.95254&#038;lon=-3.23801&#038;zoom=12.4252&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore the Water of Leith from the heart of Edinburgh in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cragmillar-castle-park\">Cragmillar Castle Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Cragmillar Cemetery (Southwest), Cragmillar Castle Gardens (North)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set within a quiet green space in the south of Edinburgh, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburgh.gov.uk\/downloads\/file\/26033\/craigmillar-castle-park-information-leaflet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cragmillar Castle Park<\/a> offers a blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cradling the impressive ruins of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicenvironment.scot\/visit-a-place\/places\/craigmillar-castle\/access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craigmillar Castle<\/a>, the surrounding parkland features open meadows, woodlands, and walking trails that provide a peaceful escape from the city. Dating back to the 14th century, the castle is famously associated with Mary, Queen of Scots, who stayed there in the 1560s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for casual walks and gentle strolls, the park is free to explore and offers impressive views of the castle from various vantage points. Its elevated position also offers views across Edinburgh and towards Arthur\u2019s Seat, providing a stunning location to pause and take in the city vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paths wind through native trees and grassy slopes, and the area supports a variety of wildlife. The mix of natural and historical elements makes it a rewarding destination for those seeking nature within Edinburgh\u2019s urban setting. You can also choose to enter the castle itself for a fee, adding a deeper layer of historical exploration to their outdoor experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_3cd3a46d86c10e3453a0e472639f6345\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=55.92863&#038;lon=-3.15188&#038;zoom=14.1019&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Cragmillar Castle Park in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 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https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pentland-hills-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pentland Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Torphin Terminus or Snowsports Centre (North)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southwest of Edinburgh, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pentlandhills.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pentland Hills Regional Park<\/a> offers vast expanse of rolling hills and open countryside as one of the city\u2019s most dramatic natural escapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering around 25,000 acres, Pentland Hills features over 62 miles (100 km) of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pentlandhills.org\/routes-trails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waymarked paths<\/a>, ranging from challenging hill walks to gentler routes suitable for families. The landscape is shaped by glens, cleughs (ravines), and reservoirs, with trails that lead to panoramic summits offering sweeping views across the Firth of Forth, the Scottish Borders, and even as far as Ben Lomond on clear days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with routes that immerse you in Scotland\u2019s rugged beauty just minutes from the urban centre. The area\u2019s long history of farming and land use is still visible in its patchwork of fields and stone walls, adding cultural depth to its natural appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re hiking to a peak, strolling through a valley, or picnicking beside a reservoir, the Pentland Hills provide a rich and varied outdoor experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a beautiful walk through the hills on the edge of Edinburgh, have a look at the circular route from Threipmuir Reservoir from our guidebook, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outstanding-walks-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outstanding Walks Scotland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_be2607cfe572b13abdf01755a7636c6a\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/21773126\/ows-scald-hill-and-two-kips?lat=55.84558&#038;lon=-3.31574&#038;zoom=12.9889&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Scald Hill and Two Kips in the Pentland Hills in OS Maps \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bonaly-country-park\"><strong>Bonaly Country Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bonaly-country-park-and-torduff-reservoir.jpg\" alt=\"Bonaly Country Park and Torduff Reservoir\" class=\"wp-image-18324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bonaly-country-park-and-torduff-reservoir.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bonaly-country-park-and-torduff-reservoir-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bonaly-country-park-and-torduff-reservoir-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bonaly-country-park-and-torduff-reservoir-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bonaly Country Park and Torduff Reservoir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Torphin Terminus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a specific location within the Pentland Hills, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/visiting-woods\/woods\/bonaly-country-park\/\">Bonaly Country Park<\/a> is located at it&#8217;s northern edge close to Edinburgh. This peaceful corner of countryside offers a gentle introduction to the rugged landscapes just beyond the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread over 717 acres (making it <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/top-100-largest-parks-in-britain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the 45th largest park in Britain!<\/a>), Bonaly Country Park, with its mix of open grassland, woodland, and reservoir views, is a popular spot for walkers seeking nature close to the city. The nearby Torduff Reservoir adds to the tranquil setting, reflecting the surrounding hills and sky, and attracting birdlife throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is ideal for casual strolls, with paths that connect to wider routes across the Pentland Hills for those looking to explore further. Historically shaped by land use and quarrying, the park now serves as a quiet green space where visitors can enjoy views, wildlife, and fresh air without venturing far from urban life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a perfect starting point for discovering the broader Pentland Hills Regional Park or simply enjoying a peaceful walk in a semi-rural setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_de92ffed06b0435cd04d073b7c3f25a7\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/18023823\/capelaw--allermuir-hills-midlothian?lat=55.88848&#038;lon=-3.28055&#038;zoom=13.496&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Bonaly Country Park and Allermuir Hill View Point in OS Maps \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roslin-glen-country-park\"><strong>Roslin Glen Country Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roslin-glen-country-park.jpg\" alt=\"Roslin Glen Country Park\" class=\"wp-image-18331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roslin-glen-country-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roslin-glen-country-park-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roslin-glen-country-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roslin-glen-country-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roslin Glen Country Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Penicuik Road (North)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in a wooded valley just south of Edinburgh, <a href=\"https:\/\/scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/reserve\/roslin-glen\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20894439354&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwgeLHBhBuEiwAL5gNEV-GyKFQNG72OGRhuPkCJD2DTkM5aVw1Hh1-4a6F2T8opaF9H0muihoCUcUQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roslin Glen Country Park<\/a> offers a rich natural experience shaped by centuries of history and geology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park contains the largest surviving stretch of ancient woodland in Midlothian, making it a vital refuge for biodiversity and a peaceful retreat for visitors. The River North Esk winds through the glen, carving out steep slopes and creating a dramatic backdrop for walking trails that meander through dense forest, past old industrial sites, and alongside the riverbank. The park\u2019s landscape reflects its layered past, with remnants of mills and quarries hidden among the trees, now reclaimed by nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it\u2019s a haven for walkers, birdwatchers, and anyone seeking a quiet escape from urban life. The combination of ancient woodland, varied terrain, and historical features makes Roslin Glen a unique destination for outdoor exploration within easy reach of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_1ed77c67fe0648a1e5dff202309b0dc0\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/515827\/the-romance-of-rosslyn-glen?lat=55.86224&#038;lon=-3.16163&#038;zoom=13.9619&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Roslin Glen in OS Maps \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" 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wooded valleys, open meadows, and hilltop panoramas, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. Blackford Hill rises prominently above the surrounding landscape, providing a rewarding walk with sweeping vistas over Edinburgh\u2019s skyline, including Arthur\u2019s Seat and the Firth of Forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is rich in both natural and cultural history. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cockburnassociation.org.uk\/openedinburgh\/hermitage-of-braid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hermitage of Braid<\/a>, a 18th-century mansion, sits within the wooded glen, now serving as a visitor centre. The surrounding parkland includes mature woodland, grassland habitats, and the Braid Burn, which flows through the valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re climbing the hill for views or strolling through shaded paths, this reserve offers a varied and peaceful outdoor experience within easy reach of the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_7f587dc7f47b8748fc2b2ffb7a72ceb7\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/1189911\/hermitage--blackford-hill-edinburgh?lat=55.92336&#038;lon=-3.20341&#038;zoom=14.0626&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill in OS Maps \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cramond-beach-amp-the-river-almond-walkway\"><strong>Cramond Beach &amp; the River Almond<\/strong> Walkway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cramond-beach-causeway.jpg\" alt=\"Cramond Beach &amp; Causeway\" class=\"wp-image-18335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cramond-beach-causeway.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cramond-beach-causeway-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cramond-beach-causeway-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cramond-beach-causeway-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cramond Beach &amp; Causeway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Cramond Glebe Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close to Edinburgh\u2019s coast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/info\/see-do\/cramond-beach-p2564771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cramond Beach<\/a> offers a rugged and refreshing alternative to the city\u2019s more traditional seaside spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach is known for its wild character, with sweeping views across the Firth of Forth and a tidal causeway leading to Cramond Island. Unlike the promenaded shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/info\/see-do\/portobello-beach-p2570361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portobello Beach<\/a>, Cramond invites walkers and cyclists to explore its natural terrain, with paths that follow the coastline and connect to quieter woodland trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just inland from the beach, the <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftheriveralmondwalkway.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Almond Walkway<\/a> leads from the shore through a scenic corridor of trees and riverbanks, eventually reaching the picturesque Cramond Falls. This route blends coastal and riverside landscapes, offering a peaceful escape from urban life while remaining easily accessible. The area\u2019s layered history, from Roman settlements to wartime defences, adds depth to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"660px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.osmaps.com\/config?id=0554c624-2c2b-42fd-8e98-e4c7c3bc205a\" title=\"Embedded route\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_c6601e3f505961bceaca48287c7729ae\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/9115882\/cramond--cammo-midlothian?lat=55.96826&#038;lon=-3.32107&#038;zoom=14.2557&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore the River Almond Walkway from Cramond Beach in OS Maps \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-almondell-and-nbsp-calderwood-country-park\"><strong>Almondell and&nbsp;Calderwood Country Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nasmyth-bridge-at-almondell-and-calderwood-country-park.jpg\" alt=\"Nasmyth Bridge at Almondell and\u00a0Calderwood Country Park\" class=\"wp-image-18328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nasmyth-bridge-at-almondell-and-calderwood-country-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nasmyth-bridge-at-almondell-and-calderwood-country-park-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nasmyth-bridge-at-almondell-and-calderwood-country-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nasmyth-bridge-at-almondell-and-calderwood-country-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nasmyth Bridge at Almondell and&nbsp;Calderwood Country Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Calderwood Mobility Hub<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set across 220 acres of scenic countryside west of Edinburgh, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westlothian.gov.uk\/article\/31520\/Almondell-Calderwood-Country-Park\">Almondell and Calderwood Country Park<\/a> offers a rich blend of natural and historical interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is based around two adjoining estates. The Earls of Buchan once made Almondell their home, while the Lords of Torphichen held historical ties to Calderwood. Today, visitors can enjoy riverside walks, woodland trails, and picnic areas, with the elegant Nasmyth Bridge providing a picturesque crossing over the River Almond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calderwood\u2019s natural woodland, located on a plateau between the Linhouse and Murieston Waters, is a haven for wildlife. You can spot roe deer, foxes, herons, and woodpeckers, while oak and hazel trees provide a habitat for squirrels and wood mice. The woodland has deep historical ties too, as for centuries, communities have harvested the woodland, using local oak in shipbuilding as early as the 1500s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re exploring the quiet trails, spotting wildlife, or enjoying the park\u2019s historical features, Almondell and Calderwood offers a peaceful and varied outdoor experience within reach of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_a035277907e94d883c7b2e775cb1d2ff\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/16053966\/almondell--calderwood-country-park-west-lothian?lat=55.89034&#038;lon=-3.48148&#038;zoom=13.7612&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Almondell and Calderwood Country Park in OS Maps \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n<div class=\"home_hero_20_mix_match\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <h2>NEW DOG FRIENDLY WALKING GUIDE BOOKS<\/h2><h4>A collection of brand new books from Ordnance Survey<\/h4>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/books\/os-short-walks-made-easy-guidebooks\/os-swme-dog-friendly-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--red Button--smaller\"><span class=\"Button__text\">Shop Now<\/span><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/swmedogs.png\" alt=\"OFFER: save 20\" height=\"250\" width=\"250\" \/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n .InnerBlocks .home_hero_20_mix_match h2 {\r\n    margin-top: 20px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n}\r\n   \r\n.InnerBlocks .ad_hr {\r\n margin: 20px;\r\n border-color: #9f9f9f;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-flow: row wrap;\r\n  background-image:  linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  background-position: center center;\r\n  background-size:cover;\r\n  border-radius: 25px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 2% 8%;\r\n  color: #ffffff;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div:nth-child(2) {\r\n  padding: 0;\r\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  align-self: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match > div > img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: auto;\r\n  max-width: 250px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n  font-size: 3rem;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  a {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller {\r\n  padding: 8px 20px!important;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller span {\r\n  font-size: 20px;\r\n}    \r\n\r\n\r\n@media (min-width:50em){\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n    background-image:  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n    width: 50%;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n    font-size: 5rem;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n    font-size: 3rem;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-you-find-more-nature-walks-in-edinburgh\">Where can you find more nature walks in Edinburgh?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is by no means a complete list of natural places to explore in and around Edinburgh; there\u2019s so much more waiting to be discovered. If you&#8217;re looking for further inspiration, consider venturing to a few lesser-known but equally rewarding green spaces such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/reserve\/johnston-terrace-garden\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20894439354&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwgeLHBhBuEiwAL5gNEX3yKySw9ZdRpkDkPy2IftlE81Ya4lkQoRsrF_MDf_TC45tGg-lKSRoCs2gQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johnston Terrace Garden Wildlife Reserve<\/a> \u2013 a hidden haven for biodiversity right by Edinburgh Castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.figgatepark.org.uk\/about-figgate-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figgate Park<\/a> \u2013 a peaceful spot with a pond, boardwalks, and views of Arthur\u2019s Seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/visiting-woods\/woods\/corstorphine-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corstorphine Hill<\/a> \u2013 offering woodland trails and panoramic views across the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.braidburnvalleypark.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Braidburn Valley Park<\/a> \u2013 a tranquil valley with meadows and a flowing burn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofinverleithpark.co.uk\/about-the-park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inverleith Park<\/a> \u2013 spacious and scenic, the perfect place for a relaxed stroll or picnic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ewh.org.uk\/calton-hill\/\">Calton Hill<\/a> \u2013 a short walk to a viewpoint with excellent views over the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To uncover even more of what Edinburgh has to offer, take a look at our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/edinburgh-city-walks-pathfinder-guidebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City Walks in Edinburgh guidebook<\/a>. 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