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Corstorphine Hill Tower
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Corstorphine Hill Tower
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Dan Hobson
October 1, 2019
Hiking
Corstorphine Hill is the most westerly of Edinburgh's Seven Hills and affords wonderful views over the city and across the Forth. The area, which has been designated as a nature reserve, has lots of trails to explore.
Kirsty
April 13, 2018
Hiking
A lovely bit of wilderness in Edinburgh.
Grace Mulligan
November 6, 2024
Hiking
This prominent hilltop rises to 162 metres over the city of Edinnburgh with sights extending to the Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth. The hill is notable for its historical features including a tower built in 1871 dedicated to Sit Walter Scott.
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3.68km
01:03
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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170
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08:10
580m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 160 m
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