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Scald Law Summit – Carnethy Hill loop from Lennox Tower

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Scald Law Summit – Carnethy Hill loop from Lennox Tower

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4.8

(8)

108

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Scald Law Summit – Carnethy Hill loop from Lennox Tower

06:44

20.3km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.35 km

Spillway

Lake

6.96 km

West Kip and East Kip

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

West Kip is higher at 551m than its neighbour East Kip 534m. The pair make a nice ridge walk with good views across to Scald Law. Normally walked on the …

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8.82 km

South Black Hill

Peak

9.50 km

Scald Law Summit

Highlight • Summit

Highest point in the Pentlands and certainly expansive views over the near and far hills. Almost always windy up top so worth remembering!

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11.1 km

Carnethy Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carnethy Hill stands at 573m on the Pentland Hills ridgeline. It's only 3m shorter than neighbouring Scald Law and offers great views over the Pentlands, Edinburgh and far across Scotland.

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12.4 km

Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first summit on the ridge if you’re running from the north east. Turnhouse Hill is 465m high and offers great views east over Edinburgh.

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13.7 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

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15.6 km

Glencorse Reservoir Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely underrated spot I didn't even know existed! I recommend taking a picture of the map near the Flotterstone Inn car park in case you want to go slightly off route!

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16.3 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to …

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17.8 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reaching the highway point in this through route allows you a fantastic view back across the reservoir beyond

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

5.84 km

5.14 km

3.04 km

Surfaces

6.26 km

5.17 km

3.59 km

2.90 km

2.04 km

346 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

98 %

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Scald Law Summit – Carnethy Hill loop from Lennox Tower

West Kip and East Kip

Scald Law Summit

Carnethy Hill

Turnhouse Hill

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Glencorse Reservoir Island

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