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Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

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South Scotland

Penicuik And District

Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

Moderate

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Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

04:43

13.0km

500m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 8.1-mile (13.0 km) hike through the Pentland Hills, conquering Carnethy Hill and Scald Law. This loop from Flotterstone features varied terrain, including clear hill paths and rough sections, with steep ascents and descents creating a 'rollercoaster walk' feel. You'll gain 1649 feet (503 metres) in elevation…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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45 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.

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2.55 km

Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.87 km

Carnethy Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carnethy Hill stands at 573m on the Pentland Hills ridgeline. It's only 3m shorter than neighbouring Scald Law and offers great views over the Pentlands, Edinburgh and far across Scotland.

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5.45 km

Scald Law Summit

Highlight • Summit

Highest point in the Pentlands and certainly expansive views over the near and far hills. Almost always windy up top so worth remembering!

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10.4 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to …

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13.0 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

4.80 km

1.87 km

894 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

3.16 km

1.95 km

1.19 km

1.03 km

235 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

18°C

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Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Turnhouse Hill

Carnethy Hill

Scald Law Summit

Glencorse Reservoir

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