Hills & Mountains

EH17 7RQ
City of Edinburgh

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Discover nearby hills and mountains perfect for hiking, exploring, or simply enjoying nature's beauty. Find your next outdoor adventure in the striking landscapes right on your doorstep.

Hills and mountains near EH17 7RQ

2.1MILES

Blackford Hill

Parent Range
Classification	1
Section	28A
X Coords	325445
Y Coords	670640
Coordinates	55.923028, -3.194609
Grid Reference	NT2544570640
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	164
Height (ft)	538
Gridref	NT254706
Drop	63
Colgridref	NT252704
Colheight	101
Features	rock 6m SE of trig point
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	20-Jan-12
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=325445&Y=670640&SV=325445,670640&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2544570640
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14270

2.1MILES

Arthur's Seat

Parent Range
Classification	Ma,2
Section	28A
X Coords	327533
Y Coords	672948
Coordinates	55.94408, -3.161824
Grid Reference	NT2753372948
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	251
Height (ft)	823
Gridref	NT275729
Drop	174
Colgridref	NT270726
Colheight	77
Features	rock by trig point
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	28-Oct-01
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=327533&Y=672948&SV=327533,672948&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2753372948
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=1828

2.1MILES

Dunsapie

Parent Range
Classification	1
Section	28A
X Coords	328185
Y Coords	673154
Coordinates	55.946029, -3.151442
Grid Reference	NT2818573154
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	144.6
Height (ft)	474
Gridref	NT281731
Drop	31.6
Colgridref	NT 2809 7304
Colheight	113
Features	outcrop
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	21-Nov-19
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=328185&Y=673154&SV=328185,673154&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2818573154
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14281

2.3MILES

Braid Hills

Parent Range
Classification	2
Section	28A
X Coords	325036
Y Coords	669402
Coordinates	55.911852, -3.200809
Grid Reference	NT2503669402
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	213
Height (ft)	699
Gridref	NT250694
Drop	51
Colgridref	NT229681
Colheight	162
Features	no feature: grass
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	20-Jan-12
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=325036&Y=669402&SV=325036,669402&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2503669402
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14239

2.4MILES

Salisbury Crags

Parent Range
Classification	1
Section	28A
X Coords	326700
Y Coords	673100
Coordinates	55.945323, -3.175203
Grid Reference	NT2670073100
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	174
Height (ft)	571
Gridref	NT267731
Drop	65
Colgridref	NT272728
Colheight	109
Features
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	20-Jan-12
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=326700&Y=673100&SV=326700,673100&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2670073100
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14264

3.1MILES

Calton Hill

Parent Range
Classification	1
Section	28A
X Coords	326273
Y Coords	674102
Coordinates	55.954255, -3.182309
Grid Reference	NT2627374102
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	106
Height (ft)	348
Gridref	NT262741
Drop	49
Colgridref	NT259741
Colheight	57
Features	exposed rock behind Nelson's monument
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	21-Nov-19
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=326273&Y=674102&SV=326273,674102&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2627374102
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14300

3.2MILES

Edinburgh Castle

Parent Range
Classification	1
Section	28A
X Coords	325153
Y Coords	673513
Coordinates	55.948791, -3.200078
Grid Reference	NT2515373513
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	131
Height (ft)	430
Gridref	NT251735
Drop	63
Colgridref	NT256734
Colheight	68
Features	rock outcrop outside St Margaret's Chapel
Observations	rock in garden 45m S at NT 25152 73465 is probably lower
Climbed
Last Revised	03-Dec-13
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=325153&Y=673513&SV=325153,673513&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2515373513
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14289

3.4MILES

Easter Craiglockhart Hill

Parent Range
Classification	1
Section	28A
X Coords	323213
Y Coords	670462
Coordinates	55.921086, -3.230267
Grid Reference	NT2321370462
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	157
Height (ft)	515
Gridref	NT232704
Drop	45
Colgridref	NT229702
Colheight	112
Features	no feature: ground near bench
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	20-Jan-12
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=323213&Y=670462&SV=323213,670462&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2321370462
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14275

3.6MILES

Wester Craiglockhart Hill

Parent Range
Classification	1
Section	28A
X Coords	322830
Y Coords	670072
Coordinates	55.917513, -3.236282
Grid Reference	NT2283070072
Region	28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed
County	Edinburgh
Topo_Section	P03:Glasgow to Galashiels and North Berwick
Map_50k	66
Map_25k	350
Height (m)	176
Height (ft)	577
Gridref	NT228700
Drop	62
Colgridref	NT222695
Colheight	114
Features	no feature: ground c 6m E of trig point
Observations
Climbed
Last Revised	15-Mar-15
Comments
Streetmap	http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=322830&Y=670072&SV=322830,670072&A=Y&Z=115
Geograph	http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT2283070072
Hillbagging	http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/mountaindetails.php?qu=S&rf=14263