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Penicuik And District

Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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Penicuik And District

Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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5.0

(1)

55

hikers

Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

00:54

3.38km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

233 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

Tip by

2

334 m

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

3

400 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

4

835 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

1.60 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. …

Tip by

6

1.64 km

Glencorse Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Great waterfall tucked away in the small glen below the reservoir. Well worth the detour!

Tip by

7

2.45 km

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Settlement

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

Tip by

8

2.63 km

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

3.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.79 km

1.11 km

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.02 km

862 m

633 m

528 m

250 m

< 100 m

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