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Moderate-Allermuir Hill Circuit from Harlaw Reservoir,Pentland Hills

Moderate-Allermuir Hill Circuit from Harlaw Reservoir,Pentland Hills

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The Moderate-Allermuir Hill Circuit will commence at Harlaw Reservoir, offering a scenic trail around the East Pentland Hills. The hike covers approximately 13 km with an ascent of 610 metres, taking an estimated 4 to 5 hours. Participants will enjoy views over the Pentland Hills and Edinburgh.

A good trail route taking us round a few of the East Pentland Hills starting from the Harlaw Reservoir car-park. **TERRAIN** Combination of good walking tracks throughout the route,some sections can be muddy after wet weather.We start from the car-park and head along to Capelaw Hill,it ascends gradually and opens up good views over the Pentland Hills and Edinburgh area.Drop down from there and another ascent to reach Allermuir Hill,another fine viewpoint to enjoy.Our last hill is Castlelaw Hill which is reached by a pathway .From there we drop steeply to Glencorse Reservoir and pick up another trail and return to the start point. Route details from Walkhighlands. None available **WALK STATS** Map/Landranger 66 Edinburgh Distance: 13 km Ascent: 610 Metres Time: estimated 4/5 hours **PARTICIPATION STATEMENT** The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking,scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death.Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. **SUITABILITY** If you have a habit of putting your name down for walks and don't turn up or cancelling at the last minute don't sign up for the walk.You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a moderate pace. You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser. **CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT** You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk with hillwalking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water. **WEATHER FORECAST** Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come: Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move

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Moderate-Allermuir Hill Circuit from Harlaw Reservoir,Pentland Hills takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 09:30.

Moderate-Allermuir Hill Circuit from Harlaw Reservoir,Pentland Hills is held at Harlaw Reservoir in Edinburgh (Harlaw Reservoir, Balerno, UK, Balerno).

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