The best walks and hikes around Howgate

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To help you find the best hikes and walks around Howgate, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Howgate.

Penicuik House Estate – Penicuik Tower loop from Penicuik	Easy 01:37 5.96km
Penicuik Tower – Penicuik House Estate loop from Cornbank	Intermediate 02:27 8.84km
North Esk Reservoir – Hare Hill Path Junction loop from Carlops	Intermediate 04:49 16.5km
Rosslyn Chapel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Kirkhill	Intermediate 03:30 12.9km

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Penicuik House Estate – Penicuik Tower loop from Penicuik
01:37
5.96km
3.7km/h
80m
80m
Easy
5.0
(3)
46
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Penicuik Tower – Penicuik House Estate loop from Cornbank
02:27
8.84km
3.6km/h
160m
160m
Intermediate
45
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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North Esk Reservoir – Hare Hill Path Junction loop from Carlops
04:49
16.5km
3.4km/h
450m
450m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
15
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rosslyn Chapel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Kirkhill
03:30
12.9km
3.7km/h
180m
180m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
19
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.