3.4 of 5 (17 votes)

The Pentland Hills

A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) starting and finishing in Midlothian, Scotland, about 12.70km (7.89 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:30h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent 271m (889ft)
Descent 375m (1230ft)
Max. Elevation 570m (1870ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss 646m (2119ft)
Start
Carlops
End
Easter Howgate, Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland
Distance 12.70km
(7.89mi)
Duration ~4:30h
Difficulty  
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
4Created by timmy on 22 Mar 2012
Just outside Edinburgh is a line of hills that make for a great day trip from the capital. The Pentland Hills are the city's lungs, and locals head out here at weekends to get some fresh air. Regular buses to the start and finish.

Walk Functions

Share

Nearby Walks

River North Esk Circular

★★★★★ ★★★★★
A leisurely, circular walk (woodland) starting in Midlothian, Scotland, about 5.20km (3.23 mi) long, duration: ~1:30h.

Water of Leith

★★★★★ ★★★★★
A moderate, linear walk (riverside) starting in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, about 13.60km (8.45 mi) long, duration: ~4:00h.

Pentlands Capital View Walk

★★★★★ ★★★★★
A leisurely, circular walk (countryside) starting in Midlothian, Scotland, about 1.70km (1.06 mi) long, duration: ~0:45h.

Walk Map

$walk->POI array(0)
Called from .../walk.php:384

Waypoints

OS Grid NT160558
Buses from Edinburgh to Carlops. Just beyond the church, take the track leading up to the reservoir.
OS Grid NT153567
Cross Fairliehope Burn and keep on the track.
About 1.08 km (~0.67 miles) from
OS Grid NT155578
Walk past the reservoir and head up Spittal Hill.
About 1.19 km (~0.74 miles) from
OS Grid NT164586
First summit of the day is Spittal Hill.
About 1.18 km (~0.73 miles) from
OS Grid NT167595
Continue over Green Law, sticking to the high ground.
About 0.93 km (~0.58 miles) from
OS Grid NT178606
Next you reach West Kip, and its near neighbour East Kip.
About 1.52 km (~0.94 miles) from
OS Grid NT191610
This is the high point of the walk.
About 1.45 km (~0.9 miles) from
OS Grid NT203619
The path takes you to Carnethy Hill, with its half-ruined cairn.
About 1.43 km (~0.89 miles) from
OS Grid NT215631
Drop down to Turnhouse Hill, overlooking the reservoir.
About 1.74 km (~1.08 miles) from
OS Grid NT233630
Drop down to the Flotterstone Inn, the perfect place to wait for the bus back home: www.flotterstoneinn.com
About 1.74 km (~1.08 miles) from

What do you think?

Comment Headline
Comment
Your Name
Your Email
What does the image (right) show?
(Starts with "B" and ends with "ackpack")
Please note: Car Free Walks are not responsible for the accuracy of public transport information. close 
Loading...