Carnethy and Turnhouse Hills

Biggar Group

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Overview

An attractive circular walk showing off the best of the Pentlands varied landscape. We walk from Flotterstone along Glencorse and Loganlea reservoirs, before climbing Carnethy and Turnhouse Hills enjoying panoramic views of Midlothian, Fife and EastLothian.

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 600m / 1968ft
Type:: circular

Walk is on good paths climbing to almost 600m. Has pleasant easy walking past the reservoirs before fairly steep ascents up Carnethy and Turnhouse Hills.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 04273 37812
Nearest postcode:: ML12 6DH
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Biggar Corn Exchange

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 22406 62728
Nearest postcode:: EH26 0PU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Flotterstone Car Park

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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