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Caerketton Hill – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Fairmilehead

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Caerketton Hill – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Fairmilehead

Hard

4.0

(2)

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Caerketton Hill – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Fairmilehead

01:35

10.4km

580m

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: April 15, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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1.22 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.

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2.34 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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2.98 km

Fala Knowe Junction

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A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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3.54 km

Castlelaw Hill

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Gravel road that's rideable the whole way, take care as the gravel is quite large in places.

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5.16 km

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

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Castlelaw Fort was home to an Iron Age community. There are a series of ditches and ramparts that would have formed a strong defence. The earth house which is known …

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6.33 km

Castlelaw Hill

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Superb views to the surrounding Pentlands and all the way to the Moorfoots and Borders hills.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

4.87 km

195 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

3.55 km

1.55 km

382 m

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

8°C

84 %

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Caerketton Hill – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Fairmilehead

Caerketton Hill

View from Allermuir Hill

Fala Knowe Junction

Castlelaw Hill

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

Castlelaw Hill

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