Green Law – West Kip Climb loop from Nine Mile Burn

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Green Law – West Kip Climb loop from Nine Mile Burn

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Green Law – West Kip Climb loop from Nine Mile Burn

01:21

9.87km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

View of Spittal Valley, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.06 km

Green Law

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views - well worth the climb up (525m)

Tip by

5.42 km

West Kip Path Fork

Highlight • Climb

The accent is a hike but the views are worth it. The bypass can be boggy but has a great decent down to the Green Cleuch. Make your choice!

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5.42 km

West Kip Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep climb up to one of the best views in the Pentlands - access to ridgeline that continues all the way to Flotterstone.

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5.77 km

West Kip Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very steep hill, expect a hike-a-bike to the top

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5.79 km

West Kip Hike-a-Bike Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Short but steep hike up to the top of West Kip, should only take about 10 minutes.

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9.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

2.67 km

673 m

571 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

3.77 km

428 m

298 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

6°C

88 %

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Green Law – West Kip Climb loop from Nine Mile Burn

View of Spittal Valley, Pentland Hills

Green Law

West Kip Path Fork

West Kip Climb

West Kip Summit

West Kip Hike-a-Bike Ascent

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