Favourite Edinburgh Walks

Favourite Edinburgh Walks... As Suggested by Readers By Tracy Griffen

The days are lengthening and we’re hopefully easing out of lockdown. In the meantime, local walks remain de rigueur. If you find yourself walking the same circuit, perhaps you’ll be inspired by some of these ideas. These five walks were suggested by competition winners of my ‘Get Fit and Enjoy It’ book competition run in the December Spotlight: Lynne’s favourite walk in Edinburgh is “Arthur’s Seat with beautiful views over our stunning city and ducks to feed as well.” Andrew’s favourite, “Walking along Canongate towards Holyrood Palace.” Pammie says “I walk from Trinity to Portobello. To Victoria Park then take the cycle path to The Shore, then to Leith Links. When at Leith Links I take the path through the park to Seafield Road where I cross and join the railway line path and then get to the very far end of Portobello Beach. That’s my walk and I love it as it’s so many routes, different scenery encapsulating, woods and sea together which are both my favourite while missing out the traffic.” Brenda’s “favourite walk in Edinburgh is walking from Gypsy Brae to Cramond, then up the river Almond. If it’s a lovely day we stop for refreshments at the Cramond Inn or Lauriston Farm.” And finally, Maria tells us “My favourite walk is around Cammo and along the river Almond.” Personally, I’ve just discovered Starbank Park - a park I had never been to prelockdown, the community garden is very impressive. I like also walking (or running) around Platinum Point, and the windswept

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nature reserve at the tip. Usually Coco the Fitness Pug, my studio assistant, joins us on meanders (photo of us, atop Arthur’s Seat). Next time you head out for a wander, try a different walking route, or even walk your usual route in the opposite direction. Enjoy springtime adventures on foot, see the seasons changing and boost your mood, to boot!

Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen is the author of DIY fitness manual ‘Get Fit & Enjoy It: Learn Effective Exercise without a Gym’, available from www.getfitandenjoyit.com

She also teaches outdoor fitness in local parks (including Victoria Park).