Walks in the Pentland HillsPeaks & glens

monksrig circular from eastside

Start Point: eastside

Difficulty:

Distance: 6.2km

Elevation Up: 212m

Elevation Down: 212m

Explore the lower, quieter half of the farm, complete with a small wildlife-watching reservoir, bracken, blaeberries, and the Monks Rig - an ancient route of pilgrimage from a monastery at Newhall over the hills to Queensferry.