Bonaly Reservoir – Capelaw Hill loop from Colinton

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Bonaly Reservoir – Capelaw Hill loop from Colinton

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Bonaly Reservoir – Capelaw Hill loop from Colinton

01:32

4.37km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

141 m

Puke Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tough climb. Kicks, kicks some more and then eases after the gate.

Tip by

1.58 km

Bonaly Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

A brilliant place to be on a sunny day. Can go swimming or paddle boarding if you want

Tip by

2.16 km

Capelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth valley

Tip by

3.86 km

Goat's Track

Highlight • Trail

4.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

1.55 km

258 m

Surfaces

2.05 km

1.25 km

806 m

258 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

3°C

22 %

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Bonaly Reservoir – Capelaw Hill loop from Colinton

Puke Hill

Bonaly Reservoir

Capelaw Hill

Goat's Track

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