Explore a scenic natural reserve with stunning Edinburgh views, perfect for families seeking outdoor adventures and nature experiences.

Easter Craiglockhart Hill Reserve is a scenic natural area located in Edinburgh, offering families an excellent destination for outdoor exploration and nature appreciation. The reserve provides stunning views of the city and surrounding landscapes, making it an ideal spot for walking, wildlife watching, and enjoying the outdoors. The reserve is family-friendly with amenities that cater to visitors of all ages, including free entry and pushchair-friendly access. Dog owners will also appreciate that the reserve is dog-friendly, allowing the whole family to enjoy the natural environment together. The venue hosts special events throughout the year, such as guided nature experiences celebrating seasonal changes and medicinal fungi workshops, providing educational and interactive opportunities for visitors. Suitable for families with young children and those seeking peaceful outdoor activities, Easter Craiglockhart Hill Reserve combines natural beauty with accessibility. Whether families are looking for a leisurely walk with scenic views, educational nature experiences, or simply a free outdoor space to spend quality time together, this nature reserve offers a unique blend of recreation and environmental engagement.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Aivars Žogla

8 months ago

Nice place for a walk. There are some benches to sit down. Be aware that if the weather is not that great and it's raining, a pair of hiking boots or wellies are recommended.

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Rubana Aafreen

11 months ago

Amazing trail just after the canal tow path. Easily accessible by bike and on foot

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Alexandra Watt

a year ago

Lovely walk! We & the kids decided to take the adventurous way up the hill by going up the steep way eeek but it was quite fun nit for the faint hearted stick to the wall and don't look back & down! Once your up the top there is an option to join another walk but we stuck to the path and came back down the steps and round in a circle. Then we had a wee look at the swans at the loch bit. There is a nature trail explaining the wildlife and history.

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Ernesto Capaldi

2 years ago

Excellent nature reserve area. Craiglochart Pond is very calming.

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David Gilmour

4 years ago

A small but beautiful green space with pond where, depending on the time of year, you can see nesting swans, ducks and other wildfowl. Has plenty of benches and it's nice to spend a relaxing time just sitting enjoying the scenery when the weather is nice.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026