At a glance
#20 of 37 Historical landmarks in Edinburgh #34 of 103 Tourist attractions in EdinburghLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Corstorphine Hill Tower?
- Corstorphine Hill Tower is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 245 reviews.
- How does Corstorphine Hill Tower rank in Edinburgh?
- Corstorphine Hill Tower is #20 of 37 Historical landmarks in Edinburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Corstorphine Hill Tower located?
- Cairnmuir Rd, Edinburgh EH12 6UP, United Kingdom — 4.7 km from the center of Edinburgh.
Very beautiful location. Was very misty when I visited, which made the whole experience very magical. Wonderful area.
It is a bit of a climb up the 101 steps, and the spiral staircase might not be to everyone's liking, but the view from the top is wonderful. To the south there are the Pentland Hills and to the north the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh, the castle and Arthur's Seat are to the east, and to the west, the edge of the city, the airport and the countryside beyond.
Lovely walk through the woods by Mary Erskine School and past the golf course. Do not be put-off by any PRIVATE road nonsense, you're free to walk paths and roads and this right is enshrined in a Scottish 2003 law! Enjoy the beautiful view over the hills and city on a bench.
Great place for a walk. One of the better places to surround yourself with nature. It gets steep in some places so can be a good workout but nothing too bad. And the paths are not paved well, so proper footwear recommended. Also, you walk past the very corner of Edinburgh Zoo so you can actually peak at zebras (though they are quite far away).
Great area for a walk but a few steep bits but can take it easy walking up these bits. Lovely woods and the secret garden is fab
Corstorphine Hill is a great local nature reserve, it's a nice little getaway within the city. We walk our dog here frequently and it's also popular with trail runners and mountain bikes. Great views of the Pentlands too, and the Castle/Arthur's Seat from Rest and Be Thankful.
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