Our city violent volcanic past has left applicants lumpy green hills in their wake to create a playground for adventure.
Our three major promontories, Arthur's Seat, the plots and the Pentland Hills are hotspots for joggers, runners fell, hiking, skiing and paragliding.
Skiing in Edinburgh? Of course not! Think again. Hillend Ski Centre is the longest run dry in Europe, just 30 minutes from the cityCenter.
If you are the forearms of steel and are not afraid of heights then look at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena in Ratho, on the west side of Edinburgh. This is the largest indoor climbing arena in the world. Yes, in the world.
Each year in May to collect instead of masochists worldwide leader in the Edinburgh Marathon, Edinburgh. In Scotland, not flat, which means that the Edinburgh Marathon is considered one of the most difficult. A ranking of the marathon hard? Asthat is ridiculous .....
The Pentland Hills
This path 20 miles long beginning in the south-west of Edinburgh and extends south to the Scottish Borders region. The Pentland Hills are important recreation for the inhabitants of Edinburgh and functional. Most urban water supply comes from the many dams in the mountains.
The Pentland hills near the villages and cities such as Balerno, Juniper Green and Bonaly makes the areaParticularly popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Many of the mountains are still high enough to promote hang gliding and paragliding.
I am very happy, grew up near the Pentland Hills. I can enjoy a splendid view of the mountains to the city in 15 minutes. Although I am not one to walk is worth the trip to the Pentlands simply enjoy the amazing quality of light there. In a bright sunny day is just exceptional.
Explore the whole area isalmost impossible and not the end of the game. Add a couple of hours walking and cycling in some of the foothills of the Pentlands you a good sense of space, and if you walk far enough through the isolation, a few kilometers from the city of Edinburgh like to be surprised.
You can number 10 Lothian bus from Princes Street, take the direction Torphin. Bonaly in shops, off the bus (ask the driver to help if necessary) and cross the bridge towardsHill in front of you. From there it is really up to you. If you follow the path at the end of the tank Torduff, a very beautiful place with breathtaking views over the city.
The area around the tank and basin Harlaw Threipmuir is also a very popular area for walking and cycling. Take the number 44 Lothian bus from Princes Street to Balerno. Stay on the bus until the end of the line and begin the walk up the hill, follow the signs to Threipmuir and HarlawReservoir. Do not be afraid to ask for help to the locals!
If you have a real sense of adventure, please do not go as far as you want to explore the area as you walk. Remember - the farther away from civilization, things get worse. It 's always a good idea, a compass and a cell phone in case of lost stock take!
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
We could not see a lot of wet snow in the south of Scotland, but not our interest in the winterSport! Midlothian Snow Sports Centre is the longest run dry in Europe and Edinburgh is only 30 minutes from downtown.
Lothian Buses numbers 4 and 15 are from the city center where Hillend '"at the foot of the Pentland Hills, where the center. The number 4 is the name of Hillend on the front of the bus and the number 15 is to Penicuik. As always, if in doubt, ask the driver!
And 'of course possible Boots, skis or snowboard rental in Midlothian Snowsports Centre. All you need is thick, toasted and warm clothes to keep you protect your skin from the ski mats. Since fall true, right?
The center operates both ski lifts and chair lifts. The price for adults at a cost of £ 9.50 skiing hours. One child pays £ 6.50. The prices include the use of hire and lifts. If you want to ski for more than an hour, you can add hours of your> Adult lift pass at a rate of 4 pounds per hour and £ 2.80 for children.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre is open 7 days a week. They open at 9:30 am waking up every morning and close at 09:00 Monday to Friday and 19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Please note that the chair is open until 01:00 on weekdays and 10, the clock on weekends and, of course, depends on the weather. You are in the Pentland Hills after all!
If you are a beginner, ski resort offers ski lessons. There is also aCafe called Cafe 360 for all 'après-ski needs, you can also purchase a lift ticket, simply, is to take the hill. So if you're an avid skier and just want the view and watch the people fall, I admire them for them!
Arthur's Seat
It is a hill shaped like a lion over there? From some points of view seems to be the case. The summit of 251 meters of Arthur's Seat, often takes the form of a lion's head with your shoulders behind it. L 'gradual slope from the summit plateau to the Salisbury Craigs and his back.
If this is the impression that you got it or not, the size of the extinct volcano is undeniable. The great thing is, it is relatively easy to climb, that is, it is not impossible to run up, that if you are so inclined!
What's more, the volcano's lower park with well-maintained trails and a pond, ideal for those training for the marathon has already said everything!If you are not too fond of heights or going for that matter, a jog around the base of Arthur's Seat on the mighty animal may be just your thing uphill. In May, you're not alone ...
Due to the size of the lion, you can access almost every part of his body from many parts of the city. If you live in the city center, but it is the easiest and fastest way to Arthur's Seat on the Royal Mile and the Scottish Parliament. FromHere you can follow a path through the park (or back of the lion) and then up the hill to the summit.
So, in short, you can walk to walk, jog, run or sprint your way around Arthur's Seat, up and down Arthur's Seat Seat. Remember to take a water bottle and a camera! You need both.
Braids
Arthur's Seat and the surrounding park could be substantially larger than the braids, but it is also much more crowded. Thisis one of the great advantages of the Braid Hills have their older sister.
Another advantage is its location. Located south of downtown, you can get unmatched 360-degree panoramic view of almost the whole city of Edinburgh. If the move is no incentive for your backup, I do not know what.
It only takes about 10 minutes to reach the highest point of the strings, Blackford Hill, although the relatively steep hikecompared to walking up Arthur's Seat will face.
Then all the better for Sprint! No? To be honest, my thighs are burning and my ticker is difficult to pump by the time I reach the top. You can get a really good workout in this part of town, if you have the time and energy.
If you go to have no legs or jogging, the braids, the Lothian Bus numbers 41 to Craig House are in the center of the city, according to the Cluny Gardens. Braid Hills are on the left.There is a gate and a gate house with a sign, "Hermitage of Braid 'he says. From there, now that your part!
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
In 2003 at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena emerged from the long abandoned Ratho Quarry, a 20-minute drive from the city center of Edinburgh. It is the largest indoor climbing arena in the world.
The center offers much more than climbing and coaching. It also houses the Scottish National JudoAcademy, a high ropes course and two high-profile gyms, you should specifically for climbers and the other is aimed at young people.
The EICA has walls up to 12m by 35m. If you've never climbed before, the center has a team of teachers, whose job is to begin. For those with a lot of climbing experience, has two walls EICA new competition to test even the most talented climbers.
The number Lothian Buses X48 will bring you to Princes StreetRatho. At the bus stop opposite the Bridge Inn, get off the bus and return to the Union Canal towpath. A 15-minute walk along the towpath will lead instead to Edinburgh International Climbing Centre.
Interestingly enough, EICA is the only 20 minutes walk from Edinburgh International Airport and the center offers a shuttle service to and from the airport. This allows for serious climbers from all over the world for EICA for the weekend to come with relative ease.
If youI think this could be something for you, please consult the website for more information EICA, opening times and membership prices!
Edinburgh Marathon
Now might be the site for people with energy to burn, but the marathon is really soul crushing their will in a league. However, there is a world class event, a splendid day, and, of course, a way of cracking to see in town!
Edinburgh Marathon 2010 was held May 23 and next year in the race for pencilthe same week. 26.2 miles from stress, pain, and maybe the rain is not everyone cup of tea so, you have the opportunity to run a marathon and a half or take part in a relay race with a group of friends.
Edinburgh is the largest city in the world is flat. And 'one of the reasons why we love so much. As a result, the card marathon organizers, who take the route to avoid steep slopes and undulating terrain. Most of the Edinburgh MarathonEast of East Lothian, Longniddry along the coast and back to the city center.
It 's really an international event (we would not expect from Edinburgh or something?) The top-runner draws from all over the world. Why not next year your year? Or, if you run 26 miles a path is too far away to enjoy the excitement of a spectator!
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