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)
(7.89mi)
Duration
~4:30h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Waypoints
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Buses from Edinburgh to Carlops. Just beyond the church, take the track leading up to the reservoir.
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Cross Fairliehope Burn and keep on the track.
About 1.08 km (~0.67 miles) from 
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Walk past the reservoir and head up Spittal Hill.
About 1.19 km (~0.74 miles) from 
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First summit of the day is Spittal Hill.
About 1.18 km (~0.73 miles) from 
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Continue over Green Law, sticking to the high ground.
About 0.93 km (~0.58 miles) from 
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Next you reach West Kip, and its near neighbour East Kip.
About 1.52 km (~0.94 miles) from 
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This is the high point of the walk.
About 1.45 km (~0.9 miles) from 
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The path takes you to Carnethy Hill, with its half-ruined cairn.
About 1.43 km (~0.89 miles) from 
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Drop down to Turnhouse Hill, overlooking the reservoir.
About 1.74 km (~1.08 miles) from 
Flotterstone InnOS 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 
