Blackford Hill

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]