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Linlithgow Group

We are the Linlithgow Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Swish-back ridge walk of the south Pentland hills starting from Flotterstone and taking in Turnhouse, Carnethy, Scald law (the highest hill in the Pentlands), south Black hill, East Kipp and West Kipp returning via Loganlea and Glencorse reservoirs. The first part of the walk includes steep ascent and descents on stony hill paths with superb views across the Pentlands, while the return route is on minor road.

Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Meeting time:
7:15 am
Start time:
8:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
700m / 2297ft
Type:
circular

OS Sheet Explorer 344

Local walk grade B+

 

 

 

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Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AW
what3words:
luckier.speared.billiard
Meeting time:
7:15 am

Car park behind the West Port Hotel

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23300 63101
Nearest postcode:
EH26 0PW
what3words:
syndicate.wiggles.bookings
Start time:
8:00 am

Flotterstone car park (off A702)

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