Masses of Balsam – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Liberton
Masses of Balsam – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Liberton
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Masses of Balsam – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Liberton
01:59
7.45km
80m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.59 km
Source of Stenhouse Burn
Highlight • Natural
3.77 km
Masses of Balsam
Highlight • Natural
4.41 km
Hermitage of Braid House
Highlight • Monument
There was once a castle here owned by the sheriff of Edinburgh. The castle was replaced by the current Hermitage House in 1785.
In 1937 the park was gifted to the city.
Tip by
4.62 km
The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream
Highlight • River
Tip by
5.54 km
Blackford Community Wood
Forest
7.45 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.35 km
2.28 km
1.26 km
369 m
163 m
Surfaces
3.64 km
2.70 km
596 m
419 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (140 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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