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Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

Jane Newell
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Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

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September 3, 2023

Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

Hard

04:32

28.4km

9:34/km

1,430m

1,430m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Start point

Parking

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1.77 km

Caerketton Hill

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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.

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2

2.91 km

View from Allermuir Hill

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From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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3

9.02 km

Turnhouse Hill

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Best accessed while walking or running. I attempted it on the gravel bike last year and had to push most of it! 😂

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4

10.4 km

Carnethy Hill

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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.

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5

11.9 km

Scald Law Summit

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Highest point in the Pentlands and certainly expansive views over the near and far hills. Almost always windy up top so worth remembering!

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6

22.8 km

View from Harbour Hill

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Marshy path to the top of harbour hill but worth it for the view.

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28.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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17.9 km

6.23 km

3.51 km

494 m

150 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

6.23 km

5.53 km

1.40 km

449 m

155 m

< 100 m

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