Scottish National Trail: West Linton to Balerno

Pass through fields and the tiny village of Carlops, then ascend a grassy glen with groves of pine into heather moorland of the Pentland Hills, and down the other side into boggy farmland.

Also in Midlothian, United Kingdom • Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Hiking Moderate

Distance
20 km
Ascent
315 m
Descent
390 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
158 m
High Point
405 m
Gradient
4˚
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Scottish National Trail: West Linton to Balerno Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 158 m to the maximum altitude of 405 m, the route covers 20 km, 315 vertical metres of ascent and 390 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Sources: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/map96bd.shtml https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/borders/west-linton-balerno.shtml

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

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