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The 7 best day trips from Edinburgh
From hillside hikes to quaint coastal towns, the best day trips from Edinburgh make for a refreshing rural escape
With a wealth of luscious green space surrounding its winding streets and historic castles, urban ramblers can certainly keep busy in central Edinburgh. But if you do get bored of all those city parks and fancy a proper escape, the serene landscapes around the Scottish capital may be more up your street – or hiking trail.
You may wish to go for a charming coastal town nestled between mountains and ocean, or, if you’re feeling cultural, a route that takes in dazzling metal sculptures towering above rolling fields. But for the best kind of countryside retreat, you should head for the hills. Many walking routes are just a short drive away, and they attract hordes of hikers and dog walkers on both sunny and not-so-sunny days.
Worked up an appetite out there? Make sure to line up a blowout meal at one of the city’s best restaurants or pubs for later. Then get planning your next day out exploring Scotland’s beautiful (and refreshingly wild) scenery.
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The regal promenade that is the Royal Mile certainly brings out sophistication in any visitor… so it’s no surprise a refined afternoon tea is something Edinburgh knows how to do rather well. Dozens of tip-top venues now subscribe to this typically British phenomenon – we thought we better let you in on our favourites.