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Masses of Balsam – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Comiston

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Masses of Balsam – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Comiston

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Masses of Balsam – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Comiston

01:12

4.44km

60m

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: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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380 m

Masses of Balsam

Highlight • Natural

434 m

The Lodge Coffee House, Hermitage of Braid

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Near morningside in Edinburgh, escape from the streets and follow the path along the river. Can get very muddy at times but is a very easy, pleasant cycle.

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1.02 km

Hermitage of Braid House

Highlight • Monument

The Hermitage of Braid is the name of this whole area, including Blackford Hill, the observatory and the Braid Burn. Today it's known as the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford …

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2.42 km

Blackford Community Wood

Forest

3.33 km

The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream

Highlight • River

Can get very muddy but it is a nice wee escape from the town.

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4.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.63 km

1.56 km

1.08 km

107 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.43 km

854 m

463 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

13°C

6°C

52 %

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Masses of Balsam – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Comiston

Masses of Balsam

The Lodge Coffee House, Hermitage of Braid

Hermitage of Braid House

The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream

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