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Allemuir Hill – Great stop for a rest! Loop from Straiton

Allemuir Hill – Great stop for a rest! Loop from Straiton

Fredrik planned a hike

September 19, 2022

Allemuir Hill – Great stop for a rest! Loop from Straiton

Moderate

04:15

13.4km

3.2km/h

540m

540m

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Overview

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 km

Windy Door Nick

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The col between Caerketton and Allermuir...

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2.96 km

View from Allermuir Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

4.53 km

Castlelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Superb views to the surrounding Pentlands and all the way to the Moorfoots and Borders hills.

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4

5.69 km

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

Highlight • Structure

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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5

7.31 km

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This path leads to and from Glencorse Reservoir, offering breathtaking views of the water and surrounding hills. The route takes you past a serene forest on one side and a charming stone wall on the other.

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6

7.36 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

Highlight • Lake

Runs right next to a small forest. Above are wooden chairs to sit

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7.70 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views in the evening

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8

9.43 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

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

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

6.03 km

553 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

3.23 km

1.66 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

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