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Elevation
213m
699 ft
Prominence
51m
Coordinates
55.9119, -3.2008
NT250694
OS Map
66
Explorer: 350
At the summit, you'll find a prominent trig point and stunning panoramic views. It's the perfect spot for a photo op or simply to ponder life's mysteries.
The Braid Hills are primarily composed of volcanic rock, particularly basalt, formed during prehistoric volcanic activity. The unique geology provides a fascinating insight into Scotland's ancient past.
From the top, you can see Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth on clear days. A real feast for the eyes!
The Braid Hills get their name from the Scots word 'braid', meaning 'broad'.
Historically, the Braid Hills have been a popular recreational area for locals and visitors alike, known for its picturesque landscape.
A popular circular route starting from the southern foot of the Braid Hills, offering a mix of grassy paths and tarmacked trails.
There is limited on-street parking available on Braid Road and immediate surrounding streets.
Easily accessible via several bus routes from Edinburgh city centre, including buses 11 and 15.
Nearby facilities include various cafes and restaurants in Morningside as well as public toilets at the Braid Hill Golf Club.
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Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around Braid Hills through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for Braid Hills search or of course create your own walk for Braid Hills
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
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There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
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