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Carnethy - Pentland Hills

Distance/Time Level of difficulty Type of path Waymarking Setting Start and finish Parking Toilets Public transport Recommended usage Refreshments 5.8km/2hrs 30mins approx. Difficult Beaten track Yes Upland Lay by on A702, 1km north of Silverburn Lay by No Yes Pedestrian None

Experience the ever changing variety of colour and atmosphere on offer throughout the seasons as you set forth on this invigorating but short climb. Park in the lay by on the A702 and go through the gate along the Kirk Road. Follow the track through the heather clad hills to the col between Scald Law and Carnethy. Turn right and proceed to the summit. At the summit with its large ancient cairn take in the splendid sight of Loganlea and Glencorse Reservoirs with the Forth bridges and the Ochils as a backdrop. Glencorse Reservoir holds the submerged ruin of the church dedicated to St Catherine by Sir William St Clair who was one of the Scottish Knights who set off to carry the heart of Robert Bruce to the Holy Land. Turn and take in the breathtaking scenery looking towards Penicuik and the Moorfoots in the south and the Highlands to the north looking over the Firth of Forth. Follow the reverse route back to your starting point.

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