Mount Maw, The Mount & East Cairn Hill loop from Badinsgill Reservoir — Pentland Hills

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Mount Maw, The Mount & East Cairn Hill loop from Badinsgill Reservoir — Pentland Hills

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Mount Maw, The Mount & East Cairn Hill loop from Badinsgill Reservoir — Pentland Hills

04:02

13.0km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.19 km for 955 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

667 m

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Baddinsgill Reservoir is a charming little reservoir that rests peacefully in a picturesque valley along Thieves' Road, within the Pentland Hills.

It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.

Tip by

2.31 km

Mount Maw Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Maw is a prominent summit with a trig point at 535 m. The southern aspect of the summit means you get amazing views south over the Southern Uplands and around the rest of the Pentland Hills.

Tip by

4.61 km

The Mount (Pentland Hills)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mount at 538 m is the northern top of the slightly lower Grain Heads. Great views along the Pentland Hills and south.

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7.15 km

East Cairn Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

East Cairn Hill at 561m is 1m lower than West Cairn Hill which is 1.5km away to the southwest. The views from the cairn are great, across the southern Pentland Hills and north to the Forth valley.

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

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