![]() ![]() If you’d like to take your pup, apply for the Jupiter Artland Dog Membership which supports the park and gives your dog an entry ticket. You can dine at the pink cafe, I recommend the soup and the cakes, or the outdoor food truck. Jupiter Artland is a mind-bending art park just outside of Edinburgh.Īs you enter, you receive a park map with a key identifying the art installations strategically placed around the woodlands. You get two for one with this dog walk as just behind Blackford Hill is The Hermitage of Braid which is a well trodden route used by families, dog walkers and school field trips. One of Edinburgh’s Seven Hills and part of the 7 Hills Challenge, Blackford Hill is an easy ascent with the summit providing views of Arthur’s Seat and the City Centre. It also goes through the cool Colington Tunnel which has a huge mural.īe prepared to see a man in the water, that’s 6 Times by Anthony Gormley!Įxpect to walk with runners, cyclists and the very occasional horse.īlackford Hill and The Hermitage of Braid The Walkway starts or ends in Leith and hits Bonnington, Stockbridge, Dean Village, Murrayfield, Saughton Park, Redhall, Spylaw, Currie and Baberton. While it’s unlikely you’d complete the route in a day, it’s a great walk for forcing you to explore other areas of the city that you might not bother visiting by car or public transport. It takes you through neighbourhoods, parks, gardens and over bridges. ![]() The Water of Leith Walkway is a 12-mile walk connecting many of Edinburgh’s New Town areas whilst running alongside the Water of Leith river. In addition to the parks, gardens and beaches, the city has more dog walking routes up hills and beside the water. Note: April and May sometimes get better weather than June, July and August and we’ve had summer days slipping into September of late.Ĭramond is a great day out for dogs because not only is there a beach, there is also a woodlands area which runs alongside Cramond Falls.Įither use the beach car park at the Newhaven side of the beach or park at Miller & Carter (Queensferry Road) to begin the walk from Cramond Village.Ĭheck out our guide to Edinburgh beaches for Fife and East Lothian sandy shores too. Remember to pack a shade for your dog if visiting on hot spring or summer days. It is common for runners, families with prams, toddlers on trikes, kids on bikes, and dog walkers to share the path which sits alongside the beach.Īs soon as temps hit high teens, the city floods to this beach so leave the car at home, as finding a space is a nightmare. Porty has a long stretch of golden sand beach and a vintage boardwalk dotted with cafes and food trucks. Portobello BeachĮdinburgh’s most popular beach is located in Portobello, the small seaside town with a big focus on community spirit. We’ve written extensively about beaches in Edinburgh in this guide so here is a quick overview. Just as well as this is a popular lunch spot for workers in the city!Īs you wander through the gardens, look out for Bum the Dog. This is where you will find the iconic Scott Monument, the elegant Ross Fountain and Edinburgh Christmas Market in winter.ĭogs are allowed to enter the garden which sits in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle but they must be on a lead. In the City Centre is Edinburgh’s most famous nature spot, Princes Street Gardens. Regardless of what area of Edinburgh you are in, you will find plenty of green spaces and most of them allow dogs. ![]() Things to do in Edinburgh with a Dog Parks & Gardens in Edinburgh You may also like our guide to dog-friendly hotels. ![]() That will be the last of the dog puns, I pawmise. Searching for dog-friendly Edinburgh activities? Whether you are a local looking for fresh dog walking routes, a new pup parent wondering what pubs allow pets so you can have a well deserved pint or a visitor planning a trip to Scotland’s capital with your best fur pal, this handy guide has pugging good solutions. This article has links to products and services we love, which we may make commission from. ![]()
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