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View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Bonaly

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View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Bonaly

Moderate

4.6

(10)

44

hikers

View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Bonaly

04:16

13.6km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.36 km

Bonaly Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

2

3.88 km

Capelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth valley

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3

5.12 km

View from Allermuir Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

5.70 km

Windy Door Nick

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The col between Caerketton and Allermuir...

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5

6.24 km

Caerketton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 edge of the city it provides an easily accessible hike in a few hours, with tremendous views on all sides. The going isn't too tough, with decent paths throughout. Enjoy!!

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6

8.76 km

Highland cow at Swanston Farm

Highlight • Natural

7

11.9 km

View of Edinburgh from Whites Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of Edinburgh, woodland and streams

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B

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

3.95 km

966 m

784 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

3.07 km

1.24 km

1.01 km

879 m

509 m

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Saturday 27 June

19°C

13°C

62 %

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