Dog Friendly Walks in Edinburgh
10 dog friendly walks across Edinburgh, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.

Beecraigs Country Park Circular
Edinburgh
A varied woodland and hill circuit through Beecraigs Country Park, taking in Cockleroy summit and Beecraigs Loch.

Blackford Hill and the Braid Hills Circular
Edinburgh
A rewarding circular through the wooded Hermitage of Braid nature reserve and over Blackford Hill and the Braid Hills, with superb city views.

John Muir Way: Dunbar Coastal Section
Edinburgh
A dramatic clifftop section of the John Muir Way near Dunbar, tracing rugged coastal paths above the North Sea.

Pentland Hills: Glencorse Reservoir Walk
Edinburgh
A gentle, family friendly loop past Glencorse Reservoir in the Pentland Hills, popular with dog walkers.

Water of Leith Walkway: Balerno to Edinburgh
Edinburgh
A scenic riverside walk from the village of Balerno into the heart of Edinburgh, following the Water of Leith through leafy gorges and historic mill villages.

Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags Circular
Edinburgh
A classic circular walk over Edinburgh's iconic volcanic peak and dramatic cliff face, with excellent off-lead potential in Holyrood Park.

Binny Craig and Bathgate Hills Circular
Edinburgh
A short but rewarding circuit in the Bathgate Hills, climbing the distinctive volcanic plug of Binny Craig for panoramic views across West Lothian.

Gullane Bents and Aberlady Bay Coastal Loop
Edinburgh
A beautiful coastal loop from Gullane Bents through Aberlady Bay nature reserve, combining sandy beaches with dune paths and saltmarsh.

North Berwick Law Circular Walk
Edinburgh
A short but steep climb up an iconic volcanic plug above North Berwick, with stunning coastal views across the Firth of Forth.

Pentland Hills: Allermuir Hill from Flotterstone
Edinburgh
A challenging Pentland Hills circuit over Allermuir Hill from Flotterstone, with sweeping views but livestock to manage around.