Events

The Edinburgh 7 Summits Challenge

Date - 22 April / 28 October

Location - Edinburgh

Difficulty - Tough

Distance - 35km

Duration - 1 Day

Take part in this tough 35km urban challenge set in the heart of Edinburgh. Experience hidden routes through this beautiful Scottish city, and experience it from 7 incredible viewpoints! You’ll follow historic waterways, forgotten railways, stop off at castles and palaces and climb to the summit of Arthurs Seat - an extinct volcano!

About the event

  • View Edinburgh from the top of each of its surrounding 7 hills
  • Summit Arthur's Seat - an extinct volcano!
  • Discover hidden routes through Scotland’s beautiful capital city
  • Perfect urban challenge
  • Approx. 35km and 900m of ascent in one challenging day

Discover hidden parts of one of the world’s most stunning cities all while challenging yourself over a tough 35km trek that includes 900m of ascent. Based in the heart of Edinburgh the trek will take you to the summit of Edinburgh’s 7 hills that surrounded the city. You’ll follow historic waterways, forgotten railways, stop off at castles and palaces and climb to the summit of an extinct volcano!

With a challenging 35km and 900m of ascent to conquer this challenge is a significant test of your endurance and will leave you with a real sense of achievement.

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