Pentland Hills - Turnhouse and Carnethy

Dalgety Bay & District Group

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Overview

Circular walk on paths and tracks, with some steep ascents and descents. Leave the car park and walk through woodland to climb Turnhouse Hill (506m) and Carnethy (573m). Walk down the Howe and pass Loganlea and Glencorse Reservoirs on a minor road to the car park.

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 573m / 1880ft
Type:: circular

OS map: 344 . . . . . . . . . .. . Local grade: B

Booking: Please book with the walk leader 48 hours before the walk

Toilets are available at the start of the walk.

Features

Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 23300 63101
Nearest postcode:: EH26 0PW
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Flotterstone car park

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