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Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Penicuik And District

Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

01:46

10.8km

550m

Running

Hard run. Very 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

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Includes an off-grid segment

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After 9.44 km for 418 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.15 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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7.14 km

Pentlands Ridge Path to The Howe

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tough climb or steep descent from the saddle on the ridge at 445m between Scald Law and Carnethy Hill and The Howe at 269m. Running this section does allow …

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8.91 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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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

4.51 km

354 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

3.24 km

2.41 km

354 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

11°C

2°C

14 %

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