Rishi's Edinburgh Tours
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Edinburgh
Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert
This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city!
This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunning Scottish Nature just on outskirts of capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal Hiking tour for you. (BACK BY LUNCH-TIME, ALL DAY BUS TICKET INCLUDED!) (Also light snacks like energy bars & Crisps and bottle of water are also included)
We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. Unlike the other individual small hills of Edinburgh within the city centre like Arthur's Seat, Pentland is a protected hill range National Park. It is just like the Scottish Highland Experience.
We’ll be climbing the highest peak in North of Pentlands, 493 meters (1600FT). You’ll learn about flora & fauna, geology, Scottish history and nature. Pentlands offer stunning views over the whole of Edinburgh and Lothian region, the Borders and Fife. You'll also see Scottish Lochs (Lakes). We'll go at the pace of everyone in the group & take breaks.
This is the BEST Hiking Tour in Edinburgh Scotland!
IMPORTANT INFO: 1. Good hiking footwear is essential., 2. Scottish weather is unpredictable, however the walk will go ahead even if it is raining., 3. Please dress accordingly to the weather and carry waterproof clothing. Some form of jacket or windbreaker., 4. The hill gets windy, Please dress according to the weather., 5. We finish our tour at a different location than our start location around 1:30 pm (Approx, depending on how people walk). Then it is a 20 to 30 mins bus ride back to the city centre. So please leave some buffer time for your next appointment., 6. Complimentary snacks (energy bars & crisps) & a bottle of water (500ml) is provided in this tour. If you think you need more water or more snacks then please feel free to bring your own., 7. All Day Bus Ticket is provided & included in this tour., 8. Please carry hiking poles if you think you need them. I carry 2 hiking poles with me just incase anyone requires them., 9. If you have medical condition then you must check with your doctor before joining this hike. This hike is for both beginners & for experienced hikers, so minimum fitness level is required & one must be okay or use to going up & down steep hills., 10. Total distance is just over 5miles (Just over 8 KM), Elevation Gain ~370 meters (1200 feet), Average Incline Grade upto the summit is 13.2%. After reaching the summit, it is all downhill and flat for the rest of the hike.
-Kids must be minimum 8 years old to join this hike & must be used to hiking.
-Please book a private tour with kids under 8 years of age. Contact to arrange "Rishi's Edinburgh Tours".
-We’ll be climbing the highest peak in North of Pentlands, 493 meters (1600FT).
-We finish our tour at a different location than our start location around 1:30 pm. Then it is a 20 to 30 mins bus ride back to the city centre. So please leave some buffer time for your next appointment.
TOUR STARTS AT 9:30AM. PLEASE CONTACT TO CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE YOU BOOK
From £75 per adult
Departure days
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January — December
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Flat 25, 4 Lochend Butterfly Way
midlothian
United Kingdom
EH7 5BF
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- Level Access
- Wifi
- Pets Welcome
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Rishi's Edinburgh Tours
Hi, I'm Rishi your host, your guide & founder of Rishi's Edinburgh Tours. I'm a Qualified & Very Experienced History Tour Guide & also a very Experienced Hiking Guide. I have over 25 years of experience in Tourism & Hospitality. I got my degree in Tourism (BA Hons) in Edinburgh to match my love of travel. I conduct walking tours in this stunning city. Walking tours are the best way to discover the true beauty of Edinburgh. Discover Real Edinburgh with me. The experience I provide will become the memories of a life time for you.
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