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East Cairn Hill

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East Cairn Hill

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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  • Location: Balerno, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    April 13, 2023

    Hiking

    East Cairn Hill at 561m is 1m lower than West Cairn Hill which is 1.5km away to the southwest. The views from the cairn are great, across the southern Pentland Hills and north to the Forth valley.

    July 14, 2023

    Running

    East Cairn Hill at 561m is 1m lower than West Cairn Hill which is 1.5km away to the southwest. The views from the cairn are great, across the southern Pentland Hills and north to the Forth valley.

    September 15, 2021

    Hiking

    Great views, nice rocky outcrops providing shelter for a well earned rest after the climb up from Carlops
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    Cairns Castle & East Cairn Hill loop from Harperrig Loch — Pentland Hills

    13.2km

    04:02

    430m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 560 m

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    Location: Balerno, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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