Blackford hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
Prominence | 63 m (207 ft) |
Isolation | 0.82 km (0.51 mi) |
Geography | |
Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Topo map | OS Landranger 66 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Start at the arch near Kings Buildings and walk up past the observatory, or drive to the observatory car park. |
Blackford Hill 164 metres (538 ft) is a hill in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It is in the area of Blackford, between Morningside, and the Braid Hills. Together with the Hermitage of Braid, it comprises the 60.3 hectares (149 acres) Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, within which lies Hermitage House.[1]