Viewpoint

Craiglockhart Hill

Bruntsfield and Morningside, Edinburgh

Address
Colinton Road, EH14 1AJ, Edinburgh

Source: edinburghoutdoors.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026.

A local nature reserve whose plateau has views of the Forth, the Pentlands and East Lothian, with a nature trail by leaflet or QR code.

Cost Free
FreeEarly morning
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Nearby

Water of Leith Visitor Centre Landmark · 14 min walk The Conservation Trust's visitor centre with a community cafe and exhibition, open daily 10:00 to 16:00 on the check date. Braidburn Valley Park Park · 14 min walk A green corridor following the Braid Burn through a grassy valley, with paths for walking, cycling and jogging. Braid Hills Viewpoint · 20 min walk Hills rising to 675 feet with views on all sides, two golf courses and the only park in the city where horse riding is allowed. Harrison Park Park · 22 min walk A 7-hectare community park on the Union Canal with pitches, two play areas and a formal garden. Gorgie City Farm Park · 24 min walk A community city farm in Gorgie. Tynecastle Park Landmark · 25 min walk The home ground of Heart of Midlothian.

Around Bruntsfield and Morningside

Hills, links and the south side

Bruntsfield and Morningside run south of the Meadows into the hills.

Bruntsfield and Morningside has 6 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 3 parks and gardens, 2 viewpoints and 1 landmark. Read the Bruntsfield and Morningside guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Craiglockhart Hill?
Colinton Road, EH14 1AJ, Edinburgh.
How much does Craiglockhart Hill cost?
Nothing. Craiglockhart Hill is free to visit.

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