Climb the 7 hills that traditionally Edinburgh is said to be built on. An urban hill challenge that is also done as an annual running race (see http://www.seven-hills.org.uk/history.asp). Note: as in the race, this challenge includes Easter Craiglockhart Hill instead of the private Weser Craiglockhart. Thanks to peakery member adambarras for suggesting this challenge.
Highest peak
Arthur's Seat
823 ft / 250 m
Most prominent peak
Arthur's Seat
570 ft / 173 m prom
Most summited peak
Arthur's Seat
67 summits
Most difficult peak
no info yet
Difficulty breakdown
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Highlights
Latest summits
"After a few days in London we took a sleeper train to Edinburgh Scotland. We dropped our duffels at a bounce location then hit the Calton Hill area, walking the regents trail and visiting the various monuments. A little road walking brought us down to Holyrood Park. Hit Arthur’s Seat with all the crowds taking the spur path to St Anthony’s chapel on the way. We continued to roam up and down to get Crow Hill, Whinny Hill and finally Salisbury Crags. All easy walking in the “hills”. Finished our day roaming the streets and doing some shopping before picking up our duffels and finding our Air B&B." — Nimblefoot • Sep 21, 2023
"After a few days in London we took a sleeper train to Edinburgh Scotland. We dropped our duffels at a bounce location then hit the Calton Hill area, walking the regents trail and visiting the various monuments. A little road walking brought us down to Holyrood Park. Hit Arthur’s Seat with all the crowds taking the spur path to St Anthony’s chapel on the way. We continued to roam up and down to get Crow Hill, Whinny Hill and finally Salisbury Crags. All easy walking in the “hills”. Finished our day roaming the streets and doing some shopping before picking up our duffels and finding our Air B&B." — Nimblefoot • Sep 21, 2023
"Visited my friend in Glasgow for a few days. We did a day trip to Edinburgh which was awesome. Hill bagging wasn't the focus of the trip but persuaded my friend up this one (she thought it was a mountain, bless). I may have spent a while on the summit of Calton hill gazing longingly at Arthurs seat though!......next time maybe......However, this hill is fun with all the things to look at on the summit." — staggeronward • May 21, 2022
"Afternoon local park stroll to a volcanic plug that’s one of Edinburgh’s ‘seven hills’. A pleasant easy alternative to Arthur’s seat with nice views of the Pentlands and the city. Start/finish at the excellent Victor Hugo deli/cafe by the Meadows." — davidb • Oct 8, 2020
"Rare sunny day in Edinburgh. Some residue snow left on the top. Lots of tourists fannying about trying to avoid the muddy path... several of them landing on their backsides covered in mud while trying to avoid the path by walking on the wet slippy grass (was funny). Great views at the top and another Marilyn bagged. " — NorthernWayfarer • Apr 5, 2018