Walks in the Pentland HillsPeaks & glens

monksrig circular from westside

Start Point: westside

Difficulty:

Distance: 5.2km

Elevation Up: 187m

Elevation Down: 187m

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.

south black hill circular from westside

Start Point: westside

Difficulty:

Distance: 6.6km

Elevation Up: 287m

Elevation Down: 287m

This hike skirts the base of the South Black hill, a short climb up the eastern ridge to the summit cairn (perfect for picnics) before the descent taking in wonderful view of the Eastside glen and farmstead over the old Scots pines.

bavelaw green cleugh circular from westside

Start Point: westside

Difficulty:

Distance: 11.1km

Elevation Up: 413m

Elevation Down: 413m

Experience the Scottish Highlands in miniature. Walk from the sheltered Eastside glen out onto wild heather moorland following the ancient drovers' road. Turn back into a steep-sided glen with rugged, rocky outcrops then homeward past the waterfall.

kips, scald law & green cleugh circular from westside

Start Point: westside

Difficulty:

Distance: 9km

Elevation Up: 480m

Elevation Down: 480m

Walk the most spectacular peaks in the Pentlands to experience Scottish Highland scenery in miniature with wild hilltops & secluded glens followed by one of our favourite climbs back out of the Green Cleugh towards home.