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Caerketton Hill

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Caerketton Hill

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Caerketton Hill

Name: Caerketton Hill
Rating: 2

Recommended by 194 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Pentland Hills Regional Park

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Location: Fairmilehead, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

5.68km

02:00

310m

320m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

3.75km

01:28

280m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Caerketton Hill – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Straiton

10.4km

03:21

430m

440m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Bavin-Hobbs

February 22, 2024

Sitting on the very edge of the Pentland Hills, with a great view over Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the east, it's a fantastic hike from the city.

From the edge of the city it provides an easily accessible hike in a few hours, with tremendous views on all sides. The going isn't too tough, with decent paths throughout. Enjoy!!

51m

July 12, 2023

Caerketton Hill is the most easterly top of the Pentland Hills. It's a ridge like hill with a higher west summit standing at 478m. The east summit has a good cairn and amazing views eastward towards the North Sea. It's about 450 m high.

51m

July 12, 2023

At 1568 feet (478 m) this is the highest point on Caerketton Hill, the most easterly summit of the Pentland hills. Great views east towards the North Sea and also west into the Pentland Hills.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Fairmilehead, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Caerketton Hill

1. Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

2. Caerketton Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

3. Caerketton Hill – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Straiton

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