Corstorphine Hill Walk
2 miles (3 km)
This walk climbs to the tower and viewpoint on Corstorphine Hill in the city of Edinburgh.
There's a nice woodland trail leading up to the hill summit where there are fine views over the city to be enjoyed. There's also a walled garden, a Cold War bunker and a 19th century tower to see. To continue your climbing in the city head up to the popular Arthur's Seat. The John Muir Way also runs across the hill. You could pick up this waymarked footpath to further explore the area.
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Corstorphine Hill Ordnance Survey Map 
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Corstorphine Hill Open Street Map 
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Corstorphine Hill OS Map 
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Corstorphine Hill Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
The woodland trails around the hill are popular with dog walkers so you'll probably see other owners on your visit.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For more walking ideas in the area see the Edinburgh Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Edinburgh from Corstorphine Hill. View from east of the Zoo looking across Murrayfield Golf Course towards Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat.
Corstorphine Hill Tower. Also known as the Scott Tower it was built as a memorial to Walter Scott. Although access is not generally possible to the public, there are often 'open days' where access to the tower is allowed.
Woodland on Corstorphine Hill. A hill in the centre of Edinburgh which was well frequented by dog walkers on this Sunday morning. There is much rock on this hill, much of it looking like it has been quarried at some point.
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