Carnethy Hill Pentland hills Scotland nov 2024

Between the summits of Turnhouse Hill and West Kip, the southern edge of the Pentland Hills takes the form of a shapely ridge. On the sunny side, the Midlothian plains stretch towards the Lammermuir and Moorfoot Hills; on the northern side, grassy slopes fall away to an intimate cleft carved by the Logan Burn. Boasting two reservoirs and just a handful of farms and cottages, this fertile valley is perhaps the most charming part of the hill range – with rolling hills blocking any hint of Edinburgh, 10 miles distant – though the tarmac surface of the route along the burn is a little tiring for walkers’ feet. The route below only traverses the eastern half of the ridge – but an extension using part of our Scald Law and the Kips route could be incorporated into a lengthier round.