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The Pentland Hills - A Walker's Guidebook

Cover of The Pentland Hills: A Walker's Guide
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
17 Aug 2010
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852844943
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ISBN (10)
1852844949
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm
Weight
210g
Pages
176
Originally Published
1 Mar 2007

The Pentland Hills: A Walker's Guide

30 walks in Edinburgh's local hills by Susan Falconer

A guide to walking Scotland's Pentland Hills - a popular, accessible range south-west of Edinburgh - with a diversity of landscape as well as a rich natural and cultural heritage. The area's excellent path system, interesting but not too rugged terrain, and proximity to civilisation offer a superb introduction to Scottish hillwalking. More...

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Seasons

All seasons – a mild climate with little snow.

Centres

Edinburgh, Penicuik, West Linton, Lanark

Difficulty

A basic level of navigational skills is required, but the routes should not cause any wayfinding Read More... difficulties. Height mainly 400–550m.

Must See

Archaeological remains, historical and folkloric associations, castles, literary connections Read More... (Scott and RL Stevenson), views from the tops, wildlife
 
 
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