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Windy Door Nick – Caerketton Hill loop from Fairmilehead

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Windy Door Nick – Caerketton Hill loop from Fairmilehead

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Windy Door Nick – Caerketton Hill loop from Fairmilehead

01:14

3.36km

210m

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 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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1.30 km

Allermuir to Swanston Descent

Highlight • Climb

Mix of steep grassy ruts and rocky/flowing sections

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1.61 km

Windy Door Nick

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The col between Caerketton and Allermuir...

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2.14 km

Caerketton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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2.15 km

Caerketton Hill Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

steep, loose, exposed and great fun :) Can boggy at the top. Shared path so watchout for hikers

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3.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

288 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Windy Door Nick – Caerketton Hill loop from Fairmilehead

Allermuir to Swanston Descent

Windy Door Nick

Caerketton Hill

Caerketton Hill Descent

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