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View of Turnhouse Hill – Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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Penicuik And District

View of Turnhouse Hill – Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

4.9

(11)

201

hikers

View of Turnhouse Hill – Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

02:23

5.82km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

233 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

Tip by

2

378 m

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The Flotterstone information point is managed by Edinburgh city council. There are information boards here as well as a toilet and the cafe.
Cafe open 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00 at weekends) but closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tip by

3

756 m

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep up and down. Just rideable on the ups and a blast on the descents.

Tip by

4

838 m

View of Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the tarmac road leading to Glencorse Reservoir you can gaze up at the short but steep ascent to reach the summit of Turnhouse Hill

Tip by

5

1.10 km

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Settlement

A place where a wee river is passing through a meadow.

Tip by

6

1.73 km

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Climb

Not only are sheep grazing in this area, there are also new lambs so please be considerate when hiking here and keep dogs on a lead to avoid any issues

Tip by

7

2.95 km

Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best accessed while walking or running. I attempted it on the gravel bike last year and had to push most of it! 😂

Tip by

8

5.44 km

Flotterstone Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Good if you are coming by car. Not great if you are leaving/arriving by bike, it leads to a busy road without designated cycling space.

Tip by

B

5.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

969 m

724 m

604 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

682 m

544 m

410 m

312 m

287 m

< 100 m

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