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Monk’s Rig & West Kip, Pentland Hills

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Overview

A circular route along Monk’s Rig before ascending West Kip. Descend via a secluded glen back to Nine Mile Burn. Great views over the main Pentland summits and the Border hills to the south.

Saturday 12 August 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
340m / 1115ft
Type:
circular

RADO. A few stiles will be encountered. Hill gear needed. Please phone or text the leader to book.

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 09849 87750
Nearest postcode:
KY12 7QH
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17749 57750
Nearest postcode:
EH26 9LZ
Start time:
10:00 am

Nine Mile Burn car park, on A702

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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 £3.58 per month
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