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West & East Kip plus Scald Law loop from Threipmuir Reservoir — Pentland Hills

Hiking trails & Routes

West & East Kip plus Scald Law loop from Threipmuir Reservoir — Pentland Hills

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West & East Kip plus Scald Law loop from Threipmuir Reservoir — Pentland Hills

03:57

12.4km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.54 km

West Kip and East Kip

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

West Kip is higher at 551m than its neighbour East Kip 534m. The pair make a nice ridge walk with good views across to Scald Law. Normally walked on the …

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2

6.38 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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3

8.48 km

Logan Burn Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Waterfalls on the Logan Burn upstream of Loganlee Reservoir. You can see them from the trail or walk up stream a little to get a better look.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

4.53 km

2.16 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.56 km

2.24 km

2.01 km

609 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Trail Reviews

October 27, 2024, Wandern

Comfortable hike through the hilly landscape.

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