The Pentland Hills - A Walker's Guidebook
The Pentland Hills: A Walker's Guide
30 walks in Edinburgh's local hills
Published
3 Jun 2008
Availability
Reprinted
Edition
First
ISBN (10)
1852844949
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.0cm
Weight
210g
Pages
176
Originally Published
1 Mar 2007
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, LanarkDifficulty
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





