Trail Description

A gentle walk over Blackford Hill and around Blackford Pond in south Edinburgh. The path climbs the grassy hill to the observatory and a superb viewpoint over the city to the castle and the Firth of Forth. A popular and easy city walk with a big view.

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Weather forecast - Blackford Hill

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Blackford Hill.

few clouds

16°C

Few Clouds

70% Humidity
8 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

few clouds
Today
Few Clouds
16°C
scattered clouds
Tomorrow
Scattered Clouds
19°C
broken clouds
Sunday
Broken Clouds
23°C
few clouds
Monday
Few Clouds
18°C
broken clouds
Tuesday
Broken Clouds
21°C

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