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#1 of 7 Hiking areas in EdinburghLocalGuideWorld score: 4.87
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Seven Hills Viewpoint?
- Seven Hills Viewpoint is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 54 reviews.
- How does Seven Hills Viewpoint rank in Edinburgh?
- Seven Hills Viewpoint is #1 of 7 Hiking areas in Edinburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Seven Hills Viewpoint located?
- Braid Hills Trail, Edinburgh EH10 6GZ, United Kingdom — 6.8 km from the center of Edinburgh.
The top of the Braid Hills or Buckstone Snab. Popular with walkers, runners and cyclists. Fantastic views over Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills. You van see north Berwick Law in the distance as well as Arthur’s seat, Salisbury crags and the Forth bridges. To the west you can see the aircraft taking off from Edinburgh Airport.
In the spring the smell of the gorse flowering is amazing.
There’s more jackdaws than I’ve ever seen up here along with foxes and wild deer.
In the spring the smell of the gorse flowering is amazing.
There’s more jackdaws than I’ve ever seen up here along with foxes and wild deer.
The views from Blackford Hill are already impressive but it is well worth the walk up the Braids to get an extra sense of scale and stunning views across Edinburgh. Depending on how you approach the top of the Braids, you do have to traverse some of the golf course but your view is not obscured so there is no problem getting up to the top and getting in the way of any golfers. Would highly recommend this if you are already familiar with the Hermitage and Blackford Hill and want to enjoy an extra sense of being out in the wilderness.
Gorgeous viewpoint! You really can see the whole of Edinburgh. Nice wide path leading up to the top of the hill from the Wee Braids golf course. Path down the other side is a bit narrower. Combine with a loop around Blackford Hill opposite across the Hermitage of Braid for a decent afternoon's walk.
The second highest point in the City of Edinburgh - after Arthur's Seat - and the views over the city and south looking towards the Pentland Hills are spectacular.
The climb up to it can be challenging if the ground is wet and the approach from the west from Braid Road is steep in places so proper footwear is advisable.
The climb up to it can be challenging if the ground is wet and the approach from the west from Braid Road is steep in places so proper footwear is advisable.
Super views westward beyond the Forth Bridges, across Edinburgh and Fife and eastwards to North Berwick. Great place to walk your dog's or take a picnic.
Great place for a walk. Stunning views, and in May/June when Gorse blooms, yellow bushes and scent are everywhere.
Such a lovely, quiet place to go on a sunny day. You can go up the hills walk around, let the dog of the lead and enjoy the stunningly wonderful view. Just lovely!
Great views from the trip point. Nice information board telling you about the hills you can see.
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