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A circular walk including Black Hill, Castlelaw Hill, Capelaw Hill, Harbour Hill and Bells Hill

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Overview

A circular walk including Black Hill, Castlelaw Hill, Capelaw Hill, Harbour Hill and Bells Hill

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
8:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19km / 11.8mi
Ascent:
785m / 2575ft
Type:
circular

OS Sheet: 65/66
Local Walk Grade: Slow A

Due to a terrible forecast of high winds, snow and/or fog, the slow A walk previously scheduled for this Wednesday, Ben Challum, will now be attempted next Wednesday, 4th February.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99510 77071
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

West Port Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16600 63801
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7JT
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Start time:
8:45 am

Threipmuir car park

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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 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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE