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Walking in Edinburgh and the Lothians is superb so get on your walking boots to see the region at its very best and really get away from it all.

North Berwick Law walk

Discover hidden beaches on a walk with lovely coastal scenery in East Lothian - only a short distance from Edinburgh.

Tantallon Castle and Bass Rock, East Lothian

Duddingston, Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park Walks

Take a walk around Duddingston, Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park in Edinburgh – the ideal escape from the city.

Dunsapie Loch in Holyrood Park

Pentland Hills Walks

Experience easy routes and serious hillwalking amongst impressive upland scenery in the Pentland Hills Regional Park, just a few miles from Edinburgh.

taking in the views of the Pentland Hills

Walks along Union Canal

Take a stroll along part of the 35-mile route which runs beside the Union Canal in Edinburgh to West Lothian and demonstrates Scotland’s rich industrial heritage.

cycling along an aqueduct on the Union Canal

Walking the John Muir Way

Take the opportunity to explore some of the stunning coastline and countryside of East Lothian on the John Muir Way path which stretches 45 miles and links East Lothian with the city of Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.

a woodland path in the John Muir Country Park

Railway walks: Pentcaitland to Ormiston and Penicuik to Roslin

Follow the old railway lines in the Lothian countryside and discover beautiful scenery and fascinating local history.

the ruins of Roslin Castle

Forth Bridge, Dalmeny and Cramond Walk

This rather unusual walk over the Forth Road Bridge and around Dalmeny Estate to Cramond takes in everything from jaw-dropping views to hidden gem beaches, a stately home and a very famous wonder of the architectural world.

Forth Road Bridge

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