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West Kip and East Kip

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West Kip and East Kip

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    1. West & East Kip plus Scald Law loop from Threipmuir Reservoir — Pentland Hills

    12.4km

    03:57

    390m

    390m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    April 12, 2023

    West Kip is higher at 551m than its neighbour East Kip 534m. The pair make a nice ridge walk with good views across to Scald Law. Normally walked on the way or on the way back from the higher Scald Law they make a great loop from the north or south.

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      Distance 1.17 km

      Uphill 90 m

      Downhill 80 m

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      Location: Penicuik And District, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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