Pentlands Capital View Walk
A leisurely walk (countryside) in Midlothian, Scotland, about 1.70km (1.06 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 0:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
136m (446ft)
Descent
112m (367ft)
Max. Elevation
320m (1049ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
248m (813ft)
Start & End
Hillend (Bus 4), Fairmilehead/Swanston Drive (Bus 15/15A)
Distance
1.70km
(1.06mi)
(1.06mi)
Duration
~0:45h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by monkeyboyo on 13 Dec 2007
Catch LRT buses number 4, 15 or 15A (25-30 mins from Edinburgh to Hillend).
The Capital View Walk starts from the car park next to the bus terminus. The walk is well signed, with stunning views of the city - a real Capital View! The final part of the walk is within earshot of the motorway, but this is outweighed by a taste of historical Swanston village.
You can finish the walk with some refreshments at “The Steading" pub. A walk most notable for its views rather than tranquilty.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NT249668
Start of the walk
OS Grid NT242663
Watch skiers from here
About 0.78 km (~0.48 miles) from 
Swanston VillageOS Grid NT240672
Enter village
About 0.85 km (~0.53 miles) from 
