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Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh is a tour or activity in Edinburgh, about 2 hours to 3 hours long. It costs about CAD $144 per person. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
See the famous Hairy Cows in their natural environment in Edinburgh. They can be difficult to find on the hill, so choose this guided experience to make this easier.
Join an Edinburgh-based Mountain Guide on a hike in the hills on the outskirts of the city
Experience the rugged beauty of some of Scotland's mountains as we hike through some of the country's most amazing landscapes.
This hike takes us up into the hills, where we often see rare wildlife, spectacular cityscapes, and incredible mountain views.
We meet at Hillend, which is about 30 minites from the city centre.
Getting up high allows us to find the cows more easily.
We descend down the hillside where we can look for the local herd of Highland Cows grazing in their natural mountain environment. The cows live out on the hill 365 days a year and are kept as conservation grazers, helping to restore the natural ecology.
We finish at Swanston Farm (lunch can bee booked) where a few more cows can be seen in a field.
We meet by the map at the top of the car park. Look out for my orange rucksack. The nearest bus stop is Lothianburn Golf Club, a short walk from our meeting point
Check the meeting time and place on Viator when you book. They can differ by option and date.
We meet just 30 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh
See the cows roaming freely on the hillside, sometimes they are easy to find, sometimes we have to search for them We hike up to a view point to see over the city, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the sea
2 hours
Views of Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline
See more cows at Swanston Farm
30 min
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh costs about CAD $144 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 2 hours to 3 hours. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Qualified Mountain Leader. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Footwear: Please bring suitable shoes/boots for hiking; Clothing: Please bring warm clothing and a waterproof coat. In Summer bring a hat and/or suncream. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: We meet by the map at the top of the car park., Look out for my orange rucksack., The nearest bus stop is Lothianburn Golf Club, a short walk from our meeting point. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
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fromCAD $144per person (approx.)
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