Parks · Our pick in Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill
Local nature reserve
About Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill
The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill form a local nature reserve: a wooded glen along the Braid Burn and a hill looking north over the city.
Why it's on our list
- Woodland
- City view
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- National Museum3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Edinburgh Castle3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Arthur’s Seat3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Holyroodhouse3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Royal Botanic Garden5.1 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Britannia7.0 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Edinburgh Airport11 kmCar or taxi 34 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Waverley3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min