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Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

By Mountain Marcus
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £75 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Activity location

  • Pentland Hills
    • Just south of Edinburgh,
    • EH10 6JF, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 9C7RVQQW+W94
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Highland Cow Hike

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 09:45
Price details
£75.00 x 1 Adult£75.00
Total
Price is £75.00
Until Sun, 31 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Qualified Mountain Leader
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Please bring you own food and water for the hike
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Footwear: Please bring your own suitable pair of hiking boots
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Clothing: Please bring warm clothing and a waterproof coat. The weather can quickly become cold, wet and windy
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If you would like to have a meal after the hike, please book directly with the Swanston Brasserie

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

See the famous Hairy Cows in Edinburgh

Join an Edinburgh-based Mountain Guide on a hike in the hills on the outskirts of the city

Scotland's mountains are world famous, so a trip to the hills should definitely be on your to-do list when you're in Edinburgh.

Experience the rugged beauty of some of Scotland's mountains as you hike through some of the country's most amazing landscapes.

This short hike takes us far into the hills, where we often see rare wildlife, spectacular cityscapes, and incredible mountain views.

We meet at Hillend, which is about 30 minites from the city centre.

Our hike then takes us up to a high viewpoint, where we can see over the city and to the sea.

We descend down the hillside where we can look for the local herd of Highland Cows grazing in their natural mountain environment. The cows live out on the hill 365 days a year and are kept as conservation grazers, helping to restore the natural ecology.

Finish at Swanston Farm (lunch can bee booked)

Activity itinerary

Edinburgh (Pass by)

We meet just 30 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh

Pentland Hills

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Hike up to a view point to see over the city, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the sea

Edinburgh Castle (Pass by)

Views of Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline

Swanston Farm (Pass by)

Optional lunch/cafe stop (please make your own booking)

Swanston Farm (Pass by)

See the Highland Cows. The cows roam freely on the mountain, so we will try our best to find them as we hike. We may also see them at the farm

Location

Activity location

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    Pentland Hills
    • Just south of Edinburgh,
    • EH10 6JF, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    9C7RVQQW+W94
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom