Circular in the Pentlands

East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

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Overview

From the car park in Carlops to East Cairn via Stonypath and Cauldstane and returning by the Borestane and North Esk Reservoir. Hill tracks, farm tracks and some tarmac. OS72. Meet NB 8.00, Hadd 8.15 for a 9.30 start. Contribution towards petrol £5.50. Please contact the leader to book your place.

Sunday, 16 November 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 530m / 1739ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 16100 55901
Nearest postcode:: EH26 9NF
what3words:: mocked.petal.swordfish

Start time:: 9:30 am

Park in the old quarry car park in Carlops

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