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Caerketton Hill – Turnhouse Hill loop from Fairmilehead

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Caerketton Hill – Turnhouse Hill loop from Fairmilehead

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

Caerketton Hill – Turnhouse Hill loop from Fairmilehead

03:16

20.2km

1,110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 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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119 m

Hillend Hill

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Great hill to run straight from the start. It climbs about 180 m to the top of Hillend Hill where you can carry on up onto the Pentland Ridge. Awesome descent as well.

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1.89 km

Sitting on the very edge of the Pentland Hills, with a great view over Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the east, it's a fantastic hike from the city.

From the edge of the city it provides an easily accessible hike in a few hours, with tremendous views on all sides. The going isn't too tough, with decent paths throughout. Enjoy!!

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3.65 km

Fala Knowe Junction

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

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9.22 km

Turnhouse Hill

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

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13.4 km

Bell's Hill

Peak

14.6 km

View from Harbour Hill

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Marshy path to the top of harbour hill but worth it for the view.

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14.6 km

Harbour Hill North-Eastern Ascent

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Tough going up, tough going down. Steep slope up the North-Eastern face of Harbour Hill

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15.8 km

Capelaw Hill

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Great views over the Forth valley

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17.0 km

View from Allermuir Hill

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From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.84 km

3.19 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.15 km

2.52 km

1.61 km

954 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

13°C

59 %

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Caerketton Hill – Turnhouse Hill loop from Fairmilehead

Hillend Hill

Caerketton Hill

Fala Knowe Junction

Turnhouse Hill

View from Harbour Hill

Harbour Hill North-Eastern Ascent

Capelaw Hill

View from Allermuir Hill

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