I didn't grow up in Edinburgh so never had the opportunity to go sledging here.
One of the girls I work with has a wee boy and she is wondering where she can take him.
What are the best sledging spots in Edinburgh?
She stays at Craigleith/ Blackhall.
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28-02-2018 11:36 AM #1
Sledging
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28-02-2018 11:41 AM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Not a lot of help to your friends in Craigleith/ Blackhall area but if they can get themselves across the town then loads of good sledging to be had in the park.
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28-02-2018 11:52 AM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Thanks for the suggestion - I'll pass it on.
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28-02-2018 11:55 AM #4
Why not try Clermiston Hill, just opposite the Capital Moat Hotel?
Not too far away from where they stay
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28-02-2018 11:58 AM #5
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There’s a decent slope in the Mary Erskine school on the Ravelston side.
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28-02-2018 12:00 PM #6
I grew up next to Kingsknowe golf course and there was a great hill for sledging that they let us use in the snow (don't know if it'll still be the case). There was a gate just beside the level crossing at Kingsknowe station that they'd leave open, and the hill was far enough away from the holes (nearest to 2 & 3 IIRC) as to cause any damage. Good PR for them and everyone was happy.
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There were 2 "pistes" - the normal hill/slope which was fine but pretty tame, then there was the "toboggan run", which was a path which sloped down through the trees and where encounters with tree roots and boulders were far more likely.
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28-02-2018 01:38 PM #9
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As a former blackball boy you've a cracking hill halfway along craigcrook road there is a big horses field, Chuck yourself down that. It's braw.
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28-02-2018 01:44 PM #10
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Surprised nobody has suggested the braids. Plenty slopes and plenty room for everyone.
Also the second green at merchants, or 2nd the at mortonhall golf courses are steep fast runs.
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28-02-2018 02:14 PM #11
It's a bit out the way but what was the 15th hole at Lothianburn GC would be great for sledging. Think it's used for cattle or horses now but if it's accessible it would be good fun.
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28-02-2018 03:17 PM #16
When I drove past Murrayfield Golf Course when we had snow a few weeks back there were loads of people sledging there. Looked a decent spot.
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I recall the ski hire being at the bottom of the hill - it was quite a hike!
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01-03-2018 12:53 PM #19
Don't know if this snow is much use for sledging - certainly down here in Peebles. Too fine, and too much of it! Just be sinking into the stuff.
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01-03-2018 02:01 PM #20
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Kingsnowe is a great shout. The hills lining the 2nd hole are perfect.
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