Dog Friendly Walks in Edinburgh

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A flat, easy loop of Harlaw Reservoir on the edge of the Pentlands, with woodland paths giving dogs room to roam near Balerno.

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

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