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Carnethy Hill

Natural Monuments

Penicuik And District

Carnethy Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carnethy Hill

Name: Carnethy Hill
Rating: 2

Recommended by 11 people

This Highlight is in a protected area

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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. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

28.4km

04:31

1,420m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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343

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2. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

13.0km

01:55

500m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

10.8km

01:46

550m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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April 23, 2023

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.
The Carnethy Hill Runners are one of the most prominent clubs in the country, certainly the largest in Scotland. They race and train regularly and are very inclusive if you fancy joining. They also organise several races including the famous Carnethy Hill race.

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Elevation 550 m

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

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Carnethy Hill

1. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

2. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

3. Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

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