Parks · Our pick in Edinburgh
Pentland Hills Regional Park
On the city’s edge
About Pentland Hills Regional Park
The Pentland Hills Regional Park begins on the south-western edge of Edinburgh; its official site has a visitor guide and map and advice on accessing the hills safely.
Why it's on our list
- Hill walks
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pentland Hills Regional Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Pentland Hills Regional Park 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 Museum11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Edinburgh Castle11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Arthur’s Seat11 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral11 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Holyroodhouse11 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Royal Botanic Garden12 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Edinburgh Airport13 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Britannia14 kmCar or taxi 45 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket10 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Edinburgh Waverley11 kmCar or taxi 35 min