Blackford Hill

Blackford Hill

Infobox Mountain
Name = Blackford hill
Elevation = 164 m (538 ft)
Location = Edinburgh, Scotland
Topographic
OS "Landranger" 66
Easiest route = walk up past Royal Observatory

Blackford Hill (164 m) is a hill in the south of the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh, in the area of Blackford, near Morningside, The Grange, and the Braid Hills.

The hill enjoys a clear view over Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, and Arthur's Seat to the North. In the south you can also clearly see the Pentland Hills and the Hillend Ski Centre.

The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is built near the summit.

External links

* [http://www.roe.ac.uk/ The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh]
* [http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/features/featurefirst395.html Blackford Hill]


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