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Turnhouse Hill – Carnethy Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Penicuik And District

Turnhouse Hill – Carnethy Hill loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

5.0

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Turnhouse Hill – Carnethy Hill loop from Easter Howgate

03:50

10.5km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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233 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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378 m

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The Flotterstone information point is managed by Edinburgh city council. There are information boards here as well as a toilet and the cafe.
Cafe open 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00 at weekends) but closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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756 m

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep up and down. Just rideable on the ups and a blast on the descents.

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932 m

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Settlement

A place where a wee river is passing through a meadow.

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1.56 km

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Climb

Not only are sheep grazing in this area, there are also new lambs so please be considerate when hiking here and keep dogs on a lead to avoid any issues

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2.80 km

Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first summit on the ridge if you’re running from the north east. Turnhouse Hill is 465m high and offers great views east over Edinburgh.

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4.12 km

Carnethy Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

Tip by

5.64 km

View from Old Kirk Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

2.70 km

1.99 km

978 m

593 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

1.78 km

1.71 km

1.57 km

862 m

510 m

453 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Turnhouse Hill – Carnethy Hill loop from Easter Howgate

Flotterstone Inn

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Turnhouse Hill

Carnethy Hill

View from Old Kirk Path

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