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pentlands hike

pentlands hike

Harry Wood planned a hike

October 29, 2020

pentlands hike

Hard

05:09

19.5km

3.8km/h

800m

800m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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576 m

Puke Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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

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2

2.46 km

Capelaw Hill

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Great views over the Forth valley

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3

5.47 km

Glencorse Reservoir

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Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to …

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4

7.69 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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5

9.90 km

Flotterstone Inn

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It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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6

11.3 km

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

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Castlelaw Fort was home to an Iron Age community. There are a series of ditches and ramparts that would have formed a strong defence. The earth house which is known …

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7

11.4 km

Castlelaw Hill

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Gravel road that's rideable the whole way, take care as the gravel is quite large in places.

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8

13.4 km

Fala Knowe Junction

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A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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9

14.0 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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14.7 km

Allermuir to Swanston Descent

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Mix of steep grassy ruts and rocky/flowing sections

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19.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

6.53 km

2.72 km

2.40 km

476 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

3.83 km

3.56 km

3.55 km

2.40 km

839 m

763 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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