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Issue 10

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We are very lucky to stay in a city with lovely green- Water of . Walk to the top of spaces and hills to climb. Here’s some suggestions for views of Edinburgh city and out to the Forth. of natural places to go for a walk, jog, cycle or an adventure. Dr Neil’s Garden— one of Edinburgh’s most secret gardens, this peaceful space is hidden The —12 miles through the heart of between Loch and Arthur’s Seat. Edinburgh. From to or Picture: www.onlyinedinburgh.com

Balerno to . Picture: www.cycling-edinburgh.org.uk

Kyoto Friendship Garden & Castle Grounds— hidden Japanese garden and large lawns Island— a tidal island in the in front of with views of the Forth. reached at low tide by a causeway which extends for just over ¾ of a mile into the river. Pentlands & Swanston Village— starting in the Picture: www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk picturesque village, then choose your route depending on your fitness.

Figgate Park— wildlife spotting in the pond (with board walk) and admire the gardens within Park.

The Union Canal— It’s 32 miles along the Union Canal from Edinburgh Quay. It is a popular way to get to and from the town centre. Lots of swans and other wildlife to spot and canoeists at Harrison Park.

The Royal Botanical Gardens— 70 acres of beauti- Picture: www.edinburghguide.com fully landscaped grounds just one mile from the city centre. Open 10am-6pm. Picture: www.rbge.org.uk Seven Hills of Edinburgh Edex Events

The EDex Series offers students at the University of 1. Arthur’s Seat (height 251m, prominence 174m) Edinburgh the opportunity to experience an the extinct volcano in the middle of Edinburgh. There extensive range of sports and activities at little or no are various routes you can choose to walk up to the cost. Go kayaking one weekend, sky-diving the top but the views your get from the top are simply next, no obligations, no training - just opportunities amazing. for you to be involved in sport, and find the right one for you. 2. Castle Rocks (128m, 60m) is a volcanic plug in the middle of Edinburgh which is This project aims to broaden the sporting horizons situated. of any student at the University of Edinburgh, pre- senting each one with a 'no strings attached' 3. (103m, 46m) easily accessible. It opportunity. takes about five minutes to get to the top of the hill from a staircase at Regent Road. Nelson's Monument The events are delivered by the Sports Union clubs, is also situated on top of the hill. utilising their expertise and enthusiasm, and subsidised by the Sports Union to make each one 4. Hill — (162m, 117m) Edinburgh as accessible to all as possible. Zoo has been built on the South side of the hill. There is also Tower, a memorial to Sir http://www.ed.ac.uk/sports-union/edex Walter Scott. 1200-1230 Sold Out! 5. Craiglockhart Hill (133m) —A short but varied Sport & 1230-1300 walk within the city of Edinburgh, surrounded by the EDex Exercise 23/03/16 FREE! 1300-1330 nature reserve of Craiglockhart Woods and the Climbing Climbing 1330-1400 viewpoints of East and West Craiglockhart Hills. Wall 1400-1430 6. (213m, 51m) Furthest south of the 1430-1500 Seven Hills, the Braid Hills are largely occupied by Meadows ed.ac.uk/sports- golf courses. This circular walk enjoys superb views EDex 30/03/16 Croquet FREE! union/edex throughout. Croquet Club To sign up 7. (164m, 63m) between Morning- EDex TBC TBC TBC Coming Soon side and the Braid Hills. Together with the Hermitage Judo of Braid, Royal Observatory and Braid Loch it is a EDex Go- great trip up. TBC TBC TBC Coming Soon Carting