Hiking in the Pentland Hills to the south of Edinburgh is always a fairly marvellous experience but summiting Scald Law, the highest point, is the icing on the cake. Trails crisscross the hills and you can make your walk as short or as long as you like, depending on your mood, energy levels and the weather. With a summit trig point at 1,900 feet (579 m), clear days provide astounding views as well.

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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

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1. Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

13.0km

04:43

500m

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

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

12.4km

03:57

390m

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

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3. West & East Kip & Scald Law loop from Threipmuir — Pentland Hills

13.8km

04:22

440m

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

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William

June 10, 2020

Highest point in the Pentlands and certainly expansive views over the near and far hills. Almost always windy up top so worth remembering!

Mark

September 25, 2020

The pentland hills highest peak.
Easy routes to follow using the well walked trails.
Great views over the Lothians, Borders and Fife.

Kana

March 15, 2025

After the peaks it's all flat terrain and definitely more busy on a dry day. Walk the way back after the last peak if you prefer the challenge of it.

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Elevation 560 m

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

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Scald Law Summit

1. Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

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

3. West & East Kip & Scald Law loop from Threipmuir — Pentland Hills

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