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Corstorphine Hill Tower – Corstorphine Hill Tower loop from Corstorphine

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Corstorphine Hill Tower – Corstorphine Hill Tower loop from Corstorphine

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Corstorphine Hill Tower – Corstorphine Hill Tower loop from Corstorphine

00:45

6.05km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.25 km

Rest and Be Thankful Viewpoint, Corstorphine Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place for a view the city from.

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2

3.19 km

View of Edinburgh from Corstorphine Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

5.32 km

Corstorphine Hill Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Corstorphine Hill Tower (also known as Clermiston Tower or the Scott Tower) is situated at the top of the hill at 531 feet (161 metres) above sea level. It …

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4

5.34 km

Corstorphine Hill Tower

Highlight • Monument

Corstorphine Hill is the most westerly of Edinburgh's Seven Hills and affords wonderful views over the city and across the Forth. The area, which has been designated as a nature reserve, has lots of trails to explore.

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B

6.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.55 km

2.00 km

1.10 km

184 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

1.75 km

1.73 km

147 m

137 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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8°C

36 %

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