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

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Overview

 This is a classic Pentlands Walk from Flotterstone to Nine Mile Burn. Cars will be parked at Nine Mile Burn and the bus taken to Flotterstone for the start of the walk. There will first be a steady climb up to Turnhouse Hill, followed by an easier section on to the foot of Carnethy Hill, there will then be another climb up to Carnethy Hill, from where wonderful views open up as far as North Berwick to the East and the Forth Bridges and Fife to the North. There will then be a descent to The Grain Burn and the Old Kirk Road which used to be used by worshippers going to church.  The walk now continues with three more good climbs up Scald Law, East Kip and West Kip. The final part of the walk is over Cap Law, passing the ancient Font Stone, arriving back at the parked cars at Nine Mile Burn. 

Saturday, 31 May 2025
Meeting time:
8:40 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
466.3m / 1530ft
Type:
linear

This is a lovely walk along well marked paths. There are some steep climbs along the way, but plenty of breaks will be taken to 'take in the views'! Poles are strongly recommended.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 04292 37826
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6DH
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Meeting time:
8:40 am

Biggar Corn Exchange, Biggar High Street

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23309 63096
Nearest postcode:
EH26 0PW
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Start time:
9:45 am

Pentland Hills Regional Park car park at Flotterstone

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 17735 57677
Nearest postcode:
EH26 9LZ
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Nine Mile Burn - 2 miles north of Carlops, left turn 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