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Penicuik And District

Fala Knowe Junction – Castlelaw Hill loop from Easter Howgate

Running trails & routes

Penicuik And District

Fala Knowe Junction – Castlelaw Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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Fala Knowe Junction – Castlelaw Hill loop from Easter Howgate

01:16

10.9km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.67 km

Flotterstone Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall is dry in the summer and quite a straightforwards scramble - but it is high so use utmost care and only attempt if experienced and good with heights. …

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2.80 km

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This path leads to and from Glencorse Reservoir, offering breathtaking views of the water and surrounding hills. The route takes you past a serene forest on one side and a charming stone wall on the other.

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2.85 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

Highlight • Lake

Runs right next to a small forest. Above are wooden chairs to sit

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2.92 km

Fala Knowe to Glencorse Singletrack Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A fantastic singletrack descent from Fala Knowe to the trail above Glencourse. Narrow, technical and with lots of little features to keep it fascinating. Best ridden in dry weather.

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4.93 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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6

5.49 km

Castlelaw Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Gravel road that's rideable the whole way, take care as the gravel is quite large in places.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

2.08 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.41 km

1.80 km

1.73 km

705 m

304 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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