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Carnethy Hill

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Carnethy Hill

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The second-highest hill in Scotland’s beautiful Pentlands, Carnethy Hill makes for a fun expedition and can easily be bagged in combination with neighbouring summits, like the region’s highest, Scald Law. …

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    April 11, 2023

    Hiking

    Carnethy Hill stands at 573m on the Pentland Hills ridgeline. It's only 3m shorter than neighbouring Scald Law and offers great views over the Pentlands, Edinburgh and far across Scotland.

    April 6, 2021

    Hiking

    Beware a strong westerly wind on those ragged days.

    March 22, 2022

    Hiking

    Expansive views across to Scald Law and the Pentland Hills range from Carnethy Hill summit

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    Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

    13.0km

    04:43

    500m

    500m

    Embark on a moderate 8.1-mile (13.0 km) hike through the Pentland Hills, conquering Carnethy Hill and Scald Law. This loop from Flotterstone features varied terrain, including clear hill paths and…

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    This difficult hiking loop, covering 11.2 miles (18.1 km) with an elevation gain of 1895 feet (578 metres), offers a rewarding challenge that typically takes around 6 hours and 9…

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    Embark on a difficult hike through the Pentland Hills, covering 12.8 miles (20.6 km) with a significant elevation gain of 1885 feet (574 metres). This challenging route typically takes around…

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    Elevation 550 m

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

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