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Hermitage of Braid House – Blackford Pond loop from Greenbank

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United Kingdom
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Lothian
Edinburgh
Morningside

Hermitage of Braid House – Blackford Pond loop from Greenbank

Moderate

5.0

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8

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Hermitage of Braid House – Blackford Pond loop from Greenbank

02:10

8.16km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

939 m

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

1.66 km

View of Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful area around with various routes to choose from

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3

1.86 km

Blackford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Charming place. Swan family and lots of ducks

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4

4.68 km

Barclay Viewforth Church

Highlight • Other

Very nice city with its distilleries. City full of life

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5

6.61 km

Morningside's Wild West

Highlight • Structure

7.44 km

Hanging Stanes

Archaeological Site

B

8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.99 km

1.66 km

1.32 km

682 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

1.63 km

1.17 km

271 m

111 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 12 November

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