The best walks and hikes in Midlothian

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The gorgeous land to the south of Scotland’s pretty capital, Midlothian is an absolute treat. Walks in Midlothian have something for everyone: stunning winter hill routes for discerning ridge-walkers, countryside ambles for all the family and pristine country parks for gentle strolls. It was Sir Walter Scott who said he ‘never saw anything more beautiful than the ridge of Carnethy’ in the Pentland Hills. Some of the finest hikes in Midlothian explore this delightful landscape of domed summits and wild pastures. An adventure here rewards you with staggering views of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. Midlothian’s many reservoirs make for lovely circular routes, such as the scenic Gladhouse Reservoir, nestled at the base of the Moorfoot Hills. For a challenge, ramble up the rough moorland of Blackhope Scar, the region’s highest point at 2,136 feet (651 m). Your prize will be extensive views to the Pentlands and the Lammermuir Hills in the east. Wonderful.

Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills	Intermediate 04:43 13.0km
Turnhouse Hill & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills	Intermediate 02:52 8.24km
Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills	Intermediate 02:00 5.68km
Capelaw Hill, Allermuir Hill & Castlelaw Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills	Intermediate 03:19 11.0km
Scald Law, the Kips & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills	Expert 06:10 18.1km
Carnethy Hill, Threipmuir Reservoir & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills	Expert 06:33 20.6km
Dalkeith Country Park loop from Dalkeith	Easy 01:10 4.38km
Roslin Castle & the River North Esk loop from Roslin	Intermediate 02:36 9.34km
Carnethy Hill & Scald Law from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills	Intermediate 04:46 10.9km

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Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills
04:43
13.0km
2.8km/h
500m
500m
Intermediate
4.8
(94)
883
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Turnhouse Hill & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills
02:52
8.24km
2.9km/h
290m
290m
Intermediate
4.8
(59)
373
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
02:00
5.68km
2.9km/h
310m
320m
Intermediate
4.7
(33)
275
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Capelaw Hill, Allermuir Hill & Castlelaw Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills
03:19
11.0km
3.3km/h
360m
360m
Intermediate
4.7
(31)
136
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5
Scald Law, the Kips & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills
06:10
18.1km
2.9km/h
580m
580m
Expert
4.6
(20)
192
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Carnethy Hill, Threipmuir Reservoir & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills
06:33
20.6km
3.1km/h
570m
570m
Expert
4.8
(13)
68
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Dalkeith Country Park loop from Dalkeith
01:10
4.38km
3.8km/h
40m
40m
Easy
4.6
(13)
145
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Roslin Castle & the River North Esk loop from Roslin
02:36
9.34km
3.6km/h
170m
170m
Intermediate
4.3
(12)
43
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Carnethy Hill & Scald Law from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills
04:46
10.9km
2.3km/h
630m
630m
Intermediate
4.7
(7)
72
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.