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View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Colinton

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View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Colinton

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76

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View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Colinton

01:35

11.4km

430m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.23 km

Capelaw Hill

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Great views over the Forth valley

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2

4.46 km

View from Allermuir Hill

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From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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3

5.58 km

Caerketton Hill

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Sitting on the very edge of the Pentland Hills, with a great view over Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the east, it's a fantastic hike from the city.

From the …

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4

9.57 km

Gravel Path in Pentland Hills Regional Park

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B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

4.16 km

631 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

4.20 km

631 m

180 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

44 %

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