Distance: 9km; duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours.
This stunning route takes in a fine sandy beach before continuing to the pretty village of Gullane and returning inland along a section of the John Muir Way.
Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags © Kenny Lam
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Castle esplanade
Traditionally, the ramp up to the Castle is considered one of the city's seven hills. From the Royal Mile, make your way up over the cobbles.
Calton Hill Opens a new window
Distance: 1.75km; duration: 1-1.5 hours. This local favourite boasts numerous landmarks on the hill including the striking National Monument.
Dean Village and Galleries of Modern Art Opens a new window
This walk from Stockbridge passes through beautiful New Town and some magnificent Georgian architecture to reach the National Galleries of Scotland.
Pentland Hills Opens a new window
A favourite escape for city dwellers, just a short bus ride from the city centre, there are over 100km of sign-posted routes across the Pentland Hills.
Arthur's Seat
Distance: 5.5km; duration: 1.5 hours. No visit to Scotland's capital is complete without an attempt at scaling the imposing, iconic Arthur's Seat.
Water of Leith Opens a new window
Distance: 20.5km; duration: 7-8 hours. This walk takes you past all of the city's best bits - Murrayfield Stadium, the GMA, Stockbridge and the Shore.
Aberlady & Gullane Point
North Berwick Law
Distance: 6.75km; duration: 2 - 2.5 hours.
This conical extinct volcanic gives a magnificent panoramic view of much of Lothians and beyond to the Scottish Borders and across the Firth of Forth to the Fife coast.
Dalkeith Country Park
Distance: 6.5km; duration: 2 hours
This fine walk meanders through the picturesque and historic surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park, near Edinburgh, taking in the spectacular ruined conservatory, the banks of the Rivers North and South Esk, and an ancient oak wood.
This fine walk meanders through the picturesque and historic surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park, near Edinburgh, taking in the spectacular ruined conservatory, the banks of the Rivers North and South Esk, and an ancient oak wood.