Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside
Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside
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Blackford Pond – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Southside
02:54
11.0km
100m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: October 14, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
1.93 km
King's Building, University of Edinburgh
Highlight • Other
3.83 km
Blackford Pond
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
4.03 km
View of Arthur's Seat
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
4.53 km
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve
5.59 km
The Doocot
Highlight • Monument
5.86 km
Large Tree on Wooded Path near Edinburgh
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
6.64 km
Hermitage of Braid House
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
7.72 km
Blackford Community Wood
Forest
11.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.30 km
2.77 km
2.51 km
1.53 km
869 m
Surfaces
4.12 km
2.79 km
2.53 km
1.47 km
< 100 m
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