The Pentland Hills - A Walker's Guidebook

Cover of The Pentland Hills: A Walker's Guide

The Pentland Hills: A Walker's Guide

30 walks in Edinburgh's local hills

Cover
Paperback - Laminated
ISBN
9781852844943
Published
17 Aug 2010
Availability
Reprinted
Edition
First
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Price
£12.00
ISBN (10)
1852844949
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm
Weight
210g
Pages
176
Originally Published
1 Mar 2007
 
 

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A guidebook to walking Scotland's Pentland Hills – a popular, easily accessible range to the 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 hill walking in Scotland.

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 difficulties. Height mainly 400–550m.

Must See

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