A loop walk through the Pentlands

Walks, Scotland, Midlothian
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A loop walk through the Pentlands

Penicuik, Midlothian

by simonhird

  • 4hr 15m / 11.8km
  • 140

A walk around the Glencourse Reservoir and Carnethy Hill

  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep

Walk preview

Map preview for A loop walk through the Pentlands
  1. Start at the Flotterstone Information Point. There are toilets and a cafe located here

    Step 1: Start at the Flotterstone Information Point. There are toilets and a cafe located here

  2. Check the map to double check your route and pick one up to take with you. Lots of information about the local flora and fauna to read here

    Step 2: Check the map to double check your route and pick one up to take with you. Lots of information about the local flora and fauna to read here

  3. Head down the lane away from the main road and towards the hills...

    Step 3: Head down the lane away from the main road and towards the hills...

  4. Take a left through the gate, these field have livestock in them so keep an eye on your dog

    Step 4: Take a left through the gate, these field have livestock in them so keep an eye on your dog

  5. The hills will start to open up in front of you as you leave the woods

    Step 5: The hills will start to open up in front of you as you leave the woods

  6. Remember to say hello to a few of the locals

    Step 6: Remember to say hello to a few of the locals

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