Pentlands circular from Swanston

Linlithgow Group

We are the Linlithgow Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From Swanston take lower path beside golf course. Ascend to col between Allermuir and Capelaw. Down to Bonaly reservoir. Go up Harbour Hill then down to Maiden’s Cleuch to reach the road. A path skirts round the bottom of Castlelaw. On reaching The Pentland Way this track takes us back to Swanston. May be muddy in places.

Saturday, 22 June 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:: 457m / 1499ft
Type:: circular

Local Walk Grade: B

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
what3words:: luckier.speared.billiard

Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Walkers should meet at the West Port car park and arrange car sharing. Walk leaders will meet them at Swanston.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 23971 67545
Nearest postcode:: EH10 7DS
what3words:: edge.foil.split

Start time:: 9:30 am

Swanston car park

Upcoming walks with Linlithgow Group

Binny Craig, Brox Burn Path circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.3 miles

Romans at Bonnybridge and Falkirk

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Torphichen to Linlithgow

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Bridge of Allan to Dunblane and Sheriffmuir battle site

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Creagan na Beinne (Corbett)

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 11.2 miles

Great Cumbrae (Millport)

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Devilla Forest Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.6 miles

Beinn na Lap

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 6.2 miles

The flat-topped ridge as seen from Beinn Dearg

Ben Gullipen – Beinn Dearg circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 11.0 miles

Loch Ard Forest walk, Aberfoyle

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 11.0 miles

From Melrose circular taking in Goat’s Brae and Black Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.5 miles

Penicuik Estate Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Beinn a’ Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 8.4 miles

A meander along the river Tweed via the 3 bridges

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.5 miles

Murieston Trail/Linhouse Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Perambulation of the Marches

Start:

Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Fiarach

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.2 miles

St Ninians and Loch Fitty

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Callendar Park/Woods evening walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Pentlands circular from Swanston

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.3 miles

Crail to Kingsbarns Circuit

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.1 miles

New Lanark and River Clyde circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Creag Mhor and Beinn Heasgarnich

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 11.5 miles

Beinn a' Bheithir via Schoolhouse Ridge

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 9.6 miles

Dunsyre to Little Sparta via Bleak Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.4 miles

Beinn Ime, Beinn Narnain and The Cobbler as a traverse

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Cairnoch Hill circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.8 miles

Gorebridge to Temple circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Beinn Bhuide Bike Hike

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 12.4 miles

Beinn a' Chleibh, Ben Lui, Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 12.1 miles

The Pentland 4 Reservoirs Ramble

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.2 miles

Beinn Mhanach, Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a' Chreachain

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 14.0 miles

Largo Law and Keil's Den

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Dalzell Wood and Loch Ard Circular, Milton near Aberfoyle

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.42 per month