Capelaw Hill loop from Oxgangs

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Capelaw Hill loop from Oxgangs

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Capelaw Hill loop from Oxgangs

02:36

8.37km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Gravel Path in Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Trail

2.35 km

View of Pentland Hills and Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.01 km

View of Edinburgh from Below Capelaw

Highlight • Trail

Nice run down from Capelaw. Can be linked up with trails above Bonaly Country Park

Tip by

4.20 km

Capelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth valley

Tip by

5.02 km

Descent from Capelaw Hill to the Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Straightforward grassy descent from the gate

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8.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

2.60 km

671 m

246 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.62 km

1.14 km

561 m

405 m

171 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

3°C

50 %

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Capelaw Hill loop from Oxgangs

Gravel Path in Pentland Hills Regional Park

View of Pentland Hills and Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh from Below Capelaw

Capelaw Hill

Descent from Capelaw Hill to the Valley

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