Flotterstone round Capelaw Hill and return via Castlelaw

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Overview

A pleasant walk starting at the Pentland Hills Regional Park car park, passing the old filter beds and on to Glencorse Reservoir before heading up towards Bonaly Reservoir, round behind Capelaw Hill, returning to Flotterstone via Fala Knowe and Castlelaw.

Thursday, 8 August 2024

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 298.7m / 980ft
Type:: circular

This walk includes a steady but not too challenging climb, well worth the effort for the fine views over the Forth from behind Capelaw Hill.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 04161 37782
Nearest postcode:: ML12 6AB
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Biggar Corn Exchange on Biggar High Street

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 23303 63080
Nearest postcode:: EH26 0PW
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Pentland Hill Regional Park car park, just off the A702 at Flotterstone

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