Situated between the Highlands to the north & the Southern Uplands to the south, Edinburgh occupies a remarkable position. This walking guidebook has 20 circular walks all graded by route & difficulty, ideal for planning day trips or longer holidays to Scotland's capital. Each route
Includes:: detailed directions, an OS Explorer map extract for the route, notes on parking, GPS waypoints & key things to look for on the way. Walks based in & around the city take full advantage of geological & historical features such as Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park, Blackford Hill & its observatory. Go further afield to the area surrounding this fascinating city for an impressive landscape of coastal panoramas & breathtaking views. Walking include Gamelshiel Castle, Linlithgow Loch, the Pentland Ridge & part of the John Muir Way. Routes are from 5km (3 miles) to 18km (11 miles), so there is something for all ages & abilities. This book is part of a series of Pathfinder walking guidebooks designed to help both visitors & locals discover the best routes each area has to offer.