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Black Girls Hike: Edinburgh - Arthurs Seat + Salisbury Crags

  • Holyrood Car Park Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AZ United Kingdom (map)

Meeting time: 13:00 (meeting point will be detailed in the confirmation email)

Start time: 12:45

Distance: 4 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate - circular route with some steep bits up and down. Amazing views across the city and across the Firth of Forth. Walking boots or shoes with good grips advised as some of the path is very rocky with loose stones. No open toed shoes. Toilets near the start and end. Bring a snack and water.

Age: 18+

How much is it? Suggested donation £5 As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature.

CAN I COME TO BLACK GIRLS HIKE?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and / or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

  • Walking boots / shoes with ankle support essential. No pumps or sliders.

  • Food and water

  • Extra layers

  • Waterproof jacket

  • Rucksack

  • Please ensure any medication is bought with you e.g., asthma pump or epi pen

PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY

  • Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers (when requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)

  • You can also use Traveline or TFL to plan your route, for car parking check out Parkopedia

*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*

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