Walks in the Pentland Hills

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.

eastside glen circular from westside

Start Point: westside

Difficulty:

Distance: 4.8km

Elevation Up: 172m

Elevation Down: 172m

Take a leisurely amble around the Eastside glen. Stone walls criss-cross this farmed landscape with pockets of woodland connecting the lowland fields to the wild hill pasture. Lovely views prevail over the Eastside glen & Moorfoot Hills beyond.