Pentland Circular, East Cairn & West Cairn

Balerno Group

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Overview

A strenuous but rewarding circular walk across summits in the heart of the Pentland Hills, taking in both West Cairn and East Cairn.

Parking at Baddinsgill Farm, West Linton, we ascend Byrehope Mount, West Cairn Hill, drop down to Cauldstane Slap to the rise up to East Cairn Hill, Wether Law, The Mount, Mount Maw, to finish via Baddinsgill Reservoir.

Sunday, 9 March 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.3km / 10.1mi
Ascent:: 720m / 2362ft
Type:: circular

If you would like to join this walk, please contact the walk leader to register your interest and advise of any issues that may affect your ability to complete the walk.

Conditions are likely to be wet/muddy underfoot therefore boots, gaiters and poles are recommended

Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on our walks.

PD £5.50

ITD £1.50

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 17986 67691
Nearest postcode:: EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Pentland View Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 12606 54830
Nearest postcode:: EH46 7HL
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Baddinsgill Farm, West Linton

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