Pentland Hills, Penicuik, near Edinburgh, Scotland
A group of four of us decided to explore the hills to the south of Edinburgh, rather than charging up the A9M Munro bagging and we were delighted with the walk we had in the Pentlands on the Scarp Hill route.
- Simply glorious weather, clear and crisp.
- Reasonably easy ascents
- Rewarding glorious views over the the hills and the Forth.
Key Facts
| Location | From Flotterstone Inn on A701 near Penicuik, about 10 miles south of Edinburgh City Centre |
| Date walked | 13 November 2005 |
| Walk type | Countryside and easy hill walks |
| Difficulty | Requires a reasonably good level of fitness and strong footwear |
| Distance | 6 miles / 10 km |
| Height climbed | 1500 ft / 450m |
| Time taken | 4 hrs 0 mins |
| Map used | None - Covered by Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 map Sheets 65 & 66. |
| Walk source info | Group member |
| Getting there | By car |
| Places to stay | Flotterstone Inn |
| Other features | Countryside Ranger station, children's play area |
| Disabled access | No |
