--- title: Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 158 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 1 of 4 (Hiking & Arthur's Seat) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/hill-nature-hike-discover-real-edinburgh-with-a-local-expert/ --- # Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert **Guidekin's take:** Climb the highest peak in North of Pentlands on a hike through the Pentland Hills outside Edinburgh. Snacks, water and an all-day bus ticket are included; moderate fitness is required and the walk finishes away from its starting point. 4.99 from 158 reviews at €100 per person for 4h–5h. ## Overview 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!) We might even spot world famous Highland Cows (Hairy Coos), local Sheep, Deer, nesting Birds during our hike. Pentland is a protected hill range National Park. 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in front of King's Theatre… - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €48: ages 7 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 158 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rishi ## What's included - Light snacks (Energy Bars & Crisps) and a bottle of water is included. - I will also provide an ALL DAY BUS TICKET. You can use it till midnight, as many times you want. ## Itinerary 1. **Pentland Hills** (4h) - The Pentland Hills Regional Park covers an area of 90 km2 (35 sq miles). With 100 kms (62.13 miles) of Walkway marked trails and hundreds on unmarked trails, 14 peaks ranging from 473m to 579m (1617 ft to 1900 ft) and 13 reservoirs, there are many options for more challenging... 2. **Pentland Hills** (1h; admission included) - 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... 3. **Edinburgh** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 4. **Scottish Highlands** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 5. **Scottish Borders** (pass by, no stop) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We will meet in front of King's Theatre (2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ) very close to city center. We will take a local bus (a very short journey) from there to the foot hills of Pentland. All Day Bus Ticket will be provided to you at the beginning which is included within this tour. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJa6hZCZ_Hh0gRqjiD9TMfcds ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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. - To book a private or a large group please contact me directly to arrange, contact Rishi's Edinburgh Tours. ## Compared with other Hiking & Arthur's Seat | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 4** | €100 | 4h–5h | 4.99 (158) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-arthur-s-seat-hike-with-local-guide/?format=md) | €29 | 2h | 4.98 (109) | shared | | [Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike](/uk/edinburgh/tours/arthur-s-seat-sunset-hike/?format=md) | €57 | 2h | 4.98 (45) | shared | | ['A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond](/uk/edinburgh/tours/a-wee-pedal-s-e-bike-tour-of-arthur-s-seat-and-beyond/?format=md) | €82 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (39) | shared | Ranked #1 of 4 in Hiking & Arthur's Seat by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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