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To Robert Louis Stevenson the were the ‘Hills of Home’. The Pentlands are often described as lighthouse. the for foundations the provides now which of base the Rock, Bass the on castle who led the horse at the battles of Rullion Green and Bothwell Bridge. In April 1682 he stood trial in , was sentenced to death, but was imprisoned in the the in imprisoned was but death, to sentenced was Edinburgh, in trial stood he 1682 April In Bridge. Bothwell and Green Rullion of battles the at horse the led who John Stirling Stirling John

Edinburgh’s lungs. The Friends of the Pentlands seek to protect and enhance the Pentlands, but we also wish leader, Covenanter notable a (1606-93), Newholm of Learmonth Joseph Major commemorates plaque a church, same the In church. within located

Dr Manuel of . The original stone was inscribed simply ‘COVENTER DUNSYRE 1666’, and is now now is and 1666’, DUNSYRE ‘COVENTER simply inscribed was stone original The Dunsyre. of Manuel Dr

It is thought that the Covenanter’s name was John Carphin. The present stone was erected c.1841 by Rev Rev by c.1841 erected was stone present The Carphin. John was name Covenanter’s the that thought is It to encourage responsible access. Stirling John

Mankind and nature interacted in the Pentlands long before the term ‘recreation’ was coined. Visitors today visible. is Muirkirk), of Sanderson of Blackhill, carried the body to a spot from where the distant hill of Cairn Table (a little south south little (a Table Cairn of hill distant the where from spot a to body the carried Blackhill, of Sanderson

can pursue investigative and recreational activities in a working environment that exudes cultural and natural Adam shepherd, The county. home his hills, Ayrshire the of sight with buried be he die, he should that,

through the hills to a shepherd’s cottage near Medwynhead where he rested. The Covenanter requested requested Covenanter The rested. he where Medwynhead near cottage shepherd’s a to hills the through

heritage and significant biodiversity. Visit, relax, enjoy and respect. miles 11 way his made and escaped but Green Rullion at wounded was He buried. was Covenanter

A small headstone on Black Law in the southern Pentlands marks the spot where an unknown unknown an where spot the marks Pentlands southern the in Law Black on headstone small A battle of Pentland, of battle

THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE ACCESS & ACTIVITIES the name: alternative the Hence Pentland?” at you “Were was: suspected of persecutors the named on the memorial stone erected at the site on 28 September 1738). One of the questions asked by by asked questions the of One 1738). September 28 on site the at erected stone memorial the on named

Geology of the Pentlands Access (both MacCormick Andrew Rev and Crookshank John Rev ministers, Irish two including battlefield,

The oldest rocks in the Pentland Hills were formed 430 million years ago under the ocean. Since the passing of the Land Reform () Act by the new the on buried were Most Kirkyards. and at interred were dead the of Some people.

They formed from mud, silt and sand which were washed into an ocean which separated two Scottish Parliament in 2003, ‘freedom to roam’ has been enshrined local by buried being before day a and night a for left bodies the and clothes their of stripped were

continents. These two continents came together and the rocks that had formed under the ocean in Scots law, thereby formalising the long-standing tradition of dead the tradition, to According prisoner. taken number that twice perhaps with killed, were 50 About were folded and uplifted to form land. These vertical layers of rocks can be seen clearly at the unhindered access to open countryside in Scotland. Alongside the force. superior the to succumbed eventually but hours three about for own their held Covenanters The

Outdoor Access Code, this new Act places clear responsibilities on Howe, to the west of Loganlea Reservoir. Binns. the of Dalzell Tam General under troops government 3,000 by Flotterstone)

visitors as well as conferring rights of access to most (but not all) parts A later period of volcanic activity produced most (above Green Rullion of battle the at defeated were 1666 November 28 on and city, the enter to failed they Edinburgh, on marched Covenanters 900

of the countryside. It also places rights and responsibilities on all other of the rocks and hills in the Pentlands. Volcanic Around II. Charles by imposed persecutions the against rose Covenanters the when 1666 November 13 on Galloway in began Rising Pentland The

land users, not least on land and recreational managers of all kinds. vents situated near Swanston and Peter C Harnden Covenanters

produced ash and lava which created rocks Know the Code

accumulated to over a kilometre in thickness. You have the right to be on most land and water for recreation, education and for going from again. gaze – dreaming – Caerketton steep or Allermuir, topmost from Halkerside, from – I that meseems and vanish: tropics “The wrote: he there From 44. aged Samoa in death his of time the to up Pentlands

(1850-1894) lived at Swanston with his parents from 1867 to 1880, and it is widely believed that Swanston was the birthplace of his genius. He certainly retained vivid memories of the the of memories vivid retained certainly He genius. his of birthplace the was Swanston that believed widely is it and 1880, to 1867 from parents his with Swanston at lived (1850-1894)

A visit to any of the high hills will allow you to place to place providing you act responsibly; accordingly you should take note of the following Stevenson Louis Robert

find dark-coloured rock produced by one of these when you are in the outdoors: relationship. that imbue to Pentlands the in him joined letters of men when Club’ Friday ‘ the up

ancient volcanoes. • Take personal responsibility for your own actions and act safely; set Cockburn genius’. of ‘hot-bed a as described then city, the and Bonaly between relationship the loved He enlightenment. Scottish the in figure central a was Cockburn people. and events on commentator

(1779-1854) set up his country home at Bonaly Tower when he married in 1811 and he died there in 1854. Like Scott, Cockburn was a lawyer, but he was also a conservationist and a brilliant brilliant a and conservationist a also was he but lawyer, a was Cockburn Scott, Like 1854. in there died he and 1811 in married he when Tower Bonaly at home country his up set (1779-1854)

Around 370 million years ago in rivers and lakes • Respect people’s privacy and peace of mind; Cockburn Henry

was deposited which can best be seen • Help land managers and others to work safely and effectively; sky”. frosty clear a against Carnethy of ridge the than beautiful more anything saw never I think “I times: those of memory this us left He Pentlands. northern the in walking enjoyed and Woodhouselee

on East and West Cairn Hills. The Pentland Fault, • Care for your environment and take you litter home; visited regularly he period that During 1804. to 1798 from use summer for at cottage a rented Scott successful. hugely was novel,

, his first first his , Waverley 1814, in anonymously Published novel. historical the of genre the of founder the as renowned is (1771-1832)

running along the route of the A702, lifted the • Keep your dog under proper control; Scott Walter

older rocks of Pentlands up beside younger rocks. • Take extra care if you are organising an event or running a business. change. of espousal the and superstitions; and ways rural old rich; the by poor the of exploitation the

During the Ice Age the shape of the hills we see www.outdoorsaccess-scotland.com or Scottish Natural Heritage www.snh.gov.uk 0131 316 2600 harvests; poor the time: the of sorrows and joys the reflect poems His 1801. in published was poetry of volume first His verse. and song composed

(1763-1832) lived in a small cottage called Mount Parnassus at Mid-Kinleith. Thomson worked as a weaver but in the evenings evenings the in but weaver a as worked Thomson Mid-Kinleith. at Parnassus Mount called cottage small a in lived (1763-1832)

today was formed by erosion. Ice flowed over the Hill Walking & Orienteering Thomson James

tops rounding them off and meltwater eroded Walking in the Pentland Hills is a popular form of exercise, but Calvinism. of codes strict the of face the in tradition theatrical

the glens and cleuchs. there are also opportunities for many other kinds of activity. Scottish the reviving with credited is and English and Scots both in wrote Ramsay . near Newhall, at set was and success massive a was

(1725), (1725), Shepherd Gentle The drama, pastoral His tradition. literary Scottish the of development the in pioneer a was (1686-1758) Orienteering is an exciting, challenging activity for all ages and Ramsay Allan

Wildlife abilities. The basic principles are not difficult. Keep your north Connections Literary The varied habitats of the Pentlands give rise to

lines on the map aligned with north on your compass, and keep rich diversity of wildlife. Grasslands are home to reservoir. Glencorse of waters the now beneath which are of remains the Hopes the in St Katherine of

it aligned every time you change direction. No matter how Scott Whitelaw brown hares, short-eared owls, common shrew chapel the built William Sir deliverance his of recognition In Loganhouse. and Kirkton of lands the him granted and William Sir embraced King The

young, old or fit you are, you can progress at your own pace, as and meadow brown and ringlet butterflies, whilst it. killed other the and stag the turned hounds William’s Sir of one moment, last the at and prayers, his to answer In Katherine. St and Virgin the

the object is to find the controls accurately by simultaneously paying attention to fine detail on heather moorland accommodates red grouse, Christ, to predicament, prayed his realising William, Sir William. Sir of life the against Pentland of forest the betted and wager the accepted King

the map and making quick decisions on route choice. mountain hare, merlin, emperor moth and green the stag. The catch would hounds his that head who wagered his Roslin of Clair St William Sir from apart silent remained All his. outmatch could

There are three Permanent Orienteering Courses on the Pentland Hills: at Bonaly, Hillend and

hairstreak butterfly The deliberate but carefully- that hounds had them of any if companions his asked he occasion one hounds. On his from escaped always stag white a that found Pentlands

Castlelaw. These comprise a set of numbered control posts, a map showing their locations, and

’ by Sir Walter Scott, about a Pentland white stag. Robert the Bruce while hunting in the the in hunting while Bruce the Robert stag. white Pentland a about Scott, Walter Sir by ’ Minstrel Last of the Lay supervised burning of heather (muirburn) creates ‘ the in related story, a is There

an explanatory sheet giving suggestions for combining these controls into courses of varying

a mosaic of differing ages and varying heights SOME KEY ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATIONS KEY SOME difficulty. Visit the website for the Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club, www.esoc.org.uk for Buchanan David of heather and grasses whose new shoots and details of these and local events. David Brown structures provide food and shelter for mammals, birds and insects. Hill Running Dr Julian Hall Hill running in the Pentlands is another popular sport that The numerous reservoirs in the Pentlands are Steve Chambers attracts a friendly, outgoing and sociable bunch of people. especially good for wildfowl. Bavelaw Marsh, West Hill runners range in ability from leisurely ramblers to world- Further Information Water and Threipmuir Reservoirs are significant class athletes. Carnethy is an Edinburgh-based club that sites for pink-footed geese, mallard, teal, whooper organises hill races in the Pentlands, including the 16 mile Anderson, R (2011) The Pentland Hills, Mica swan and great crested grebe. North Esk Reservoir annual Pentland Skyline Race. This starts and finishes at Bogle, K and Falconer, S (2010) The Pentland Hills, Stenlake has a noisy colony of black-headed gulls. Smaller THE PENTLAND HILLS Hillend and involves a total climb of 6,200 feet. For details ponds support colourful insects like the large visit: www.carnethy.com Crumley, J (1991) The Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, J Donald red damselfly and common hawker dragonfly, as Cycling Falconer, S (2007) The Pentland Hills: A Walker’s Guide, Milnthorpe: Cicerone 2010 (with updates) well as amphibians such as common frogs and something for everyone Many of the Pentland paths are suitable for cycling. The Regional Park (www.pentlandhills.org) palmate and smooth newts. Grant, W (1927) The Call of the Pentlands, Grant has a leaflet on responsible cycling within the Park, but the same principles apply throughout Whatever the extent of scrub and woodland in the Pentlands. Cyclists should always travel at a safe speed, take care to give way to and not to Grant, W (1934) Pentland Days and Country Ways, Nelson times past, the Pentlands are not heavily wooded alarm people or animals, and avoid churning up soft or wet ground. Paths over the hilltops are McNeish, C and Else, R (2012) Scotland: End to End, Mountain Media Productions Ltd today. There are a few conifer plantations and not suitable due to the high risk of erosion to fragile vegetation; and it is helpful if cyclists avoid Moir, DG (1977) Pentland Walks, Bartholomew a network of 19th century shelter-belts and wetter paths and areas not least during the winter months.

woodlands surrounding reservoirs. These places Horse Riding Morris, A The Pentlands pocket book: a new guide to the hills of home, John Stirling are good for pipistrelle and Daubenton’s bats, as well as birds such as tree creeper, willow warbler, The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 provided the right of responsible access to walking, Edinburgh Pentland Associates goldcrest and sparrowhawk. Mushrooms and toadstools are often overlooked or destroyed cycling and horse riding. Horse riding has been a minority activity within the Pentland Hills, but Paterson, R (2015) The Pentland Way: A Walk with History, Friends of the Pentlands by people, although they play a vital role in recycling nutrients in a woodland or grassland. with increasing access to livery and stables, within and close to the Pentlands, it is anticipated With types such as the pink ballet dancer, fairy ring that more will take advantage of the opportunity afforded through the new responsible access Wright, P (2010) Ribbon of Wildness Discovering the Watershed of Scotland, Angus Shaw champignon and fly agaric they bring an exotic splash rights. Further information can be obtained from the British Horse Society Scotland Linlithgow Luath Press Limited of colour to a woodland walk. www.bhsscotland.org.uk Friends of the Pentlands – www.pentlandfriends.org.uk Patches of scrubby, prickly gorse are good places to Pentland Hills Regional Park – www.pentlandhills.org find stonechats, robins and wrens; rocky screes are the haunt of common lizards basking in the sun; and The Farming and Wildlife Year such bogs and marshes as Red Moss and Kitchen Moss Kemp George How to act responsibly throughout the year The farming year The wildlife year Friends of the Pentlands are home to plants specially adapted to their wet and January Shepherds busy feeding sheep. acidic conditions. Round-leaved sundew and common Pregnant sheep may abort their We have worked with many individuals, businesses and agencies to publish this leaflet and butterwort, for instance, catch insects in their leaves February lambs, please keep your dogs under Sheep heavily pregnant. grateful thanks are extended to all those who have helped. The leaflet is one of a number of and obtain essential nutrients from the flies and beetles close control preferably on a lead. Heather burning, to improve Snowdrops sprinkle the publications all of which are focused on matters related to the Pentland Hills. We hope you find it they trap. quality for grouse and other hillsides. informative. moorland birds. The Pentlands offer wildlife interest at any time of March Sheep lambing – wet, cold and The Friends of the Pentlands are an all volunteer charity founded in 2003 and incorporated in the year: Whooper swans in winter, banks of hunger are a real threat to young Spring migration – geese fly 2012. We seek to act as a catalyst to promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of primroses in spring, bats hawking for insects on a lambs. Disturbance drives them from Sheep lambing. north. shelter and may separate them from Swallows arrive. Cuckoos may the Pentland Hills with particular emphasis on recreational quality, public access, cultural heritage, summer evening, and fascinating fungi to brighten April their mothers. Please keep your dog be heard. landscape and biodiversity.

an autumn stroll. under strict control preferably on a OgilvieCharlotte lead. Membership is open to all those who support our ideals. May Ground nesting birds on hills The fragrance of bluebells fills We are seeking not only new members who would like to be involved in our established and Ground nesting birds. Please keep and moorland. the woods. June your dog under strict control comprehensive programme of practical works but also those who are too busy to be actively preferably on a lead. Abundance of wildflowers. involved but would like to support us in principle. Look out for butterflies. July High fire risk. A warm welcome awaits all new members. To become a member and help us enhance the future Sheep are gathered and clipped. of the Pentland Hills for yourself and future generations please go to www.pentlandfriends.org.uk. August Game shooting – follow the advice of Grouse shooting season begins. Heather in bloom. posted signs. The initial development of this leaflet was financed by Scottish Natural Heritage and South

Harvest – wheat and barley are Rural Partnership. The Friends of the Pentlands would like to acknowledge the Kemp George September Harvesting, ploughing, etc., large harvested. Fungi can be found in financial support given by , West , and Edinburgh machinery needs access to fields. Ground sown for winter wheat abundance. Councils for this reprint. Park your car sensibly. and barley. October Lambs taken to market. Winter migration – geese and whooper swans arrive from Designed and printed by Meigle Colour Printers Limited, Tweedbank, Galashiels November Disturbance or gates left open can Sheep tupping. the North. ruin the sheep breeding season. © Friends of the Pentlands is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered in Dr Mike Clark December Please keep your dog under strict Grouse shooting ends. Stoats and mountain hares put Scotland No. SC035514 control, preferably on a lead. on their white winter coats. Donna Shaw

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Wester Hailes Station Accommodation Arboreta. Friends of the Pentlands has planted some The Pentland Hills 10 4,000 trees since its foundation in 2003. In 2013 it was Map symbols 10 Self Catering 24, 44, decided to establish a small arboretum of 21 trees in each of 1. Eastside Cottages (J6) 6. Slipperfield House (G3) 11. Swanston Farm Cottages (M9) 24, 44, 44A, 45 Main road 01968 677842 01968 660401 0131 4452239 the five Local Authority areas of the Pentlands to promote the Kirknewton 25, 29 44A, 45 Colinton [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Station Secondary road understanding and appreciation of our native species. 10 16, 18 www.eastsidecottages.co.uk www.slipperfield.com www.swanston.co.uk Kirknewton Station 2. Braidwood Farm (K6) 7. Meadowhead (E2) 12. Hilly Cow Wigwams (F8) (Initially it was not possible to include Ash due to the problem Bonaly 5, 27 Other road 11 01968 679959 01968 682203 07824 770568 24, A 720 Dreghorn Blinkbonny P of Ash die-back but hopefully that problem will be resolved.) 11 Path [email protected] [email protected] www.hillycowwigwams.co.uk Kirkgate 24, Poets www.braidwoodfarm.co.uk 8. Roberton Mains Cottage (E2) 13. Gartmore Holiday Cottage (H3) During 2013 arboreta were established at and 10 Warklaw Chucklie P ith Glen Torgeith The Pentland Way of Le Hill Knowe 3. Pentland Cottages (J5) 01968 682256 01968 660702 ter Torduff P Knowe Swanston and the following year three more at Silverburn, Wa Reservoir 9 Lymphoy Midkinleith P 9 01968 660206 & 07836 765829 [email protected] [email protected] Malleny Easter Kinleith Cross Border Drove Road A 70 (Lang Whang) White Shearie Swanston and Harperrig. rn [email protected] or www.gartmorecottage.co.uk Malleny Hill u Knowe B House Todhole The Scottish National Trail n n www.newhallestate.co.uk [email protected] 14. Ferniehaugh Cottage (E3) Clubbiedean e r d Knowe u B 7031 Reservoir B i 24, w re Buiselaw 4. Carlops Cottage (H5) www.annescottages.co.uk 01968 682257 o a Hillend Selm Muir Bridge H H Local Authority boundary 07733 776601 9. Crosswoodhill Farm (D6) [email protected] 44, 44A P Wood Byreside ‘T’ Wood P [email protected] 01501 785205 www.ferniehaugh.co.uk Goodtrees Hill Ski Centre Pentland Hills Regional Park Harlaw Bonaly Allermuir 4, 15, www.go-selfcatering.co.uk/ [email protected] Haughhead Farm Reservoir Capelaw Cockburn 15A carlopscottage www.crosswoodhill.co.uk To Balerno Hill 493m 450m Watershed of Scotland Leyden Balleny P 454m Easy Access path Harlaw Old House Windy Door Caerketton 5. Hardgatehead Cottage (G3) 10. Midkinleith Farm Cottage (K9) Nick (suitable for wheelchairs) Farm i Phantom’s Hill Firing range 01968 661597 or 07900 697666 0131 4499350 & 07749 874248 12 P th Harlaw Harbour Cleuch Fala ei Cockdurno Clochmaid [email protected] www.midkinleithfarm.com L Reservoir Knowe Balleny f Buteland Ho. P Hill o Gate Height (in metres) 0 miles 1/2 r M www.hardgatehead.com e a Harlaw House t i Corston Hill a Marchbank Craigentarrie C de P i W le n Below 200m (Ranger Centre) u A 703 0 kilometres 1 House c s n h Castlelaw 348m r Threipmuir Bed and Breakfast Leithhead u B 270m 486m Boghall 200 - 300m 8 Hill 8

k 15. Braidwood Farm (K6) 18. Rutherford House (H4) 22. Ingraston Farm (F2) c D Bell’s Hill Buteland Hill o e C 300 - 400m Harlaw East Rigg P Threipmuir n Tytler Memorial 01968 679959 01968 660031 01968 682219 s Fulford

Firing Reservoir C To Balerno Reservoir [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Little Vantage Bavelaw le Ranges 400 - 500m u St Katherine’s Woodhouselee c Castle P Marsh h Chapel www.braidwoodfarm.co.uk www.rutherford-house.co.uk www.ingraston.co.uk Knowe Easter Above 500m 16. Peggyslea Farm (J5) 19. Mossdale Farm (H4) 23. Dunsyre Mains (D2) Black Hill Kirkton Howgate West Rigg Easter Bavelaw 01968 660930 01968 661318 01899 810251 501m Fort P 493m Trig point with summit height Glencorse

D Castlelaw [email protected] [email protected] 24. Walston Mansion Farmhouse (D2) Threipmuir e Reservoir Auchinoon an Crosshouse Red Moss of 270m B Wester Bavelaw Crag www.peggysleafarm.co.uk www.mossdalefarm.co.uk 01899 810338 ur rn n u Logan Ho. Balerno Wildlife B Gask Hill w rn 17. Patieshill Farmhouse (H5) 20. Jerviswood (H3) [email protected] la Bu P Reserve Threipmuir e n i P v ga Woodland a Lo 01968 660551 01968 660429 www.walstonmansion.co.uk Listonshiels B G Gala Ford C Reservoir re Flotterstone Harperrig le e Hill Temple Hill u n [email protected] 21. The Meadows (H3) 25. Violet Bank House (K9) Thrashiedean c Reservoir h House o’Muir 101, 102 Facilities and Services or 01968 661798 0131 4515103 Cairns Harperrig Hare Hill Loganlea Rullion Bavelaw The Howe Green [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Marsh P House Reservoir Carnethy Baad Information centre Lovers Hill i 7 www.patieshillfarm.co.uk www.themeadowsbandb.co.uk www.violetbankhouse.co.uk Park B 7 Cairns Castle a a Loup d 573m P P Parking The ‘Woodpecker Walk’ a Hotel r k Marchwell B u Scald Lawhead 26. The Allan Ramsay Hotel (H5) 28. Robertson Arms Hotel (A2) 29. The Riccarton Inn (K9) r n Law Golf course 01968 660258 01555 840060 0131 4492230 East Kip 579m Old Kirk Road Kitchen Moss enquiries@allanramsayhotel@hotmail. [email protected] [email protected] West Cairns West Kip Fishing B 7008 Cross Sward Plantation Grain Hill A 702 com www.robertsonarmshotel.com www.riccartoninn.co.uk P Bore Stane www.allanramsayhotel.com Eastside Bird hide 561m South Black 27. Gordon Arms Hotel (H3) Hagierae Moss Hill Silverburn Penicuik N 01968 660208 Colzium Wildlife reserve Cap Law 1 [email protected] n Green Law r Shear Burn Arboreta u B Fauch Hill Cock Rig www.thegordon.co.uk Font Camp Hill d r Stane 101, 102 o (Fort) f r P Archaeological feature e t t Eight Mile Burn Lowries Den Farm Gate Sales A 70 Crosswood 562m u G A. Garvald Home Farm (E3) B. Mossdale Farm (H4) Monks Road A 766 Place of interest 6 6 Wether Law Quarrel Burn Cafe opening in the future 01968 661318 Crosswood Braidwood Reservoir Spittal Penicuik 2, 15 House Bus route 01968 682238 [email protected] North Esk Hill www.mossdalefarm.co.uk Torweaving Reservoir Walstone Accommodation Markets 9 Crosswoodhill Hill The Mount Dod Hill Balerno (J9) – second Saturday of the month Juniper Green (K10) – fourth Saturday of the month Source of Rowantree Farm gate sales Carlops (H5) – last Saturday of the month West Linton (H3) – first Saturday morning in the month Jaw Water of Paties Spittal Cros sw Grain Heads Hill oo Cafe, food d B u Wolf rn 3 P Mealowther Craigs 17 Peggyslea Muckle The Thieves Road Fairliehope Knock Patieshill Crosswood 16 Hill Esk Junction orth P Craigengar Carlops Hill N 519m Whauplie Baddinsgill s Howe 5 Bawdy Habbie’ 5 Rig Reservoir Carlops P Knowes Mount Maw Henshaw Sergeant 4, 26 101, 102 Hill Law 535m Jenny Barry’s Cove Black Birn Byrehope Mount The Scottish National Trail is an 864 kilometre long This map is intended for illustration and is not suitable for detailed route finding. 536m Baddinsgill Farm distance walking route running the length of Scotland from The paths shown are primarily intended for walkers and you should refer to the Adder Burn Fadden Kirk Yetholm to Cape Wrath. The trail which was devised by Faw Mount 19 following maps for navigation: OS Landranger (1:50,000) Nos 65, 66, 72. Fairslacks outdoors writer and broadcaster Cameron McNeish, crosses Harrows Law OS Explorer (1:25,000) No 344. Harvey Superwalker map Pentland Hills (1:25,000). Darby Burn Darlees Rig Mossdale Farm Rutherford House the Pentland Hills from West Linton to Balerno (16.5 kms). 448m W 18 Please note, various organisations undertake the signposting of paths in the es Ly t n W e King Seat Old Roman Road B East Yardhouses a W te a Pentland Hills, namely The Friends of the Pentlands, ScotWays, Pentland Hills r t Twin Crane e Laws r Hazlieburn Seat Hill Loch Catstone Boston Cottage Weather The Pike Covenanter’s Regional Park and Tweed Trails. 4 Law Grave Siller holes 4 362m Lead Law . The idea of creating a route from Dunsyre to West Water Tocherknowe The Pentland Way Reservoir Swanston was first discussed in 2012 and was waymarked in 2014. The Friends of the Pentlands and the publisher have made every effort to ensure

Bleak Law Roman camp From the outset it was envisaged to publicise the route in some way and that the information in this leaflet is correct at the time of publication. Medwynhead North Slipperfield P that idea came to fruition with the publication by the Friends of the Pentlands North Muir Hill West Linton of ‘The Pentland Way: A Walk with History’. As the title suggests this is not

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n e a conventional guidebook but an attempt to enthuse the walker to embark r M s u t B e Fishing in the Pentlands is based on the numerous reservoirs most of which were built in the mid 19th century either for water supply or to power the W r B d 13, 20, e a a w Cairns 93, 101, upon a journey immersed in the history of our cultural past. In short walking t h s e many mills along the . Most of the reservoirs have been stocked with brown trout or rainbow trout. The fisheries are managed by a variety of A 70 t s i 21, 27 y r n Mendick Hill u 102

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W Mid Hill t House e 14 Loganlea Reservoir (K7) 1 March to 30 November fly fishing rainbow trout, bank or boat. Permits tel.07412 079031. 3 r Hardgatehead Distance: 32kms. Height ascent: 887m 3 Ferniehaugh Burngrange (L8) fly fishing, brown and rainbow trout by boat only. All enquiries to 01968 678709 or 07762 038407. 6 Little Sparta Easton Road Clubbiedean Reservoir (K9) fly fishing, rainbow trout, bank or boat. All enquiries to 01738 621121. The reservoir is a listed wildlife site and provides Sa Kersewell lla Burn Stonypath Dunsyre Hill opportunities to see heron, cormorant, swans, dabchick and tufted duck. Mains Old Roman Garvald Anston (J8) fly fishing, rainbow trout. Permits can be obtained at the reservoir from Malleny Angling Association or at the Balerno Post Office. A Kirkland The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Enquiries to 07944 550261. ‘T’ Wood Easthills in w (F7) fly fishing, brown trout, bank or boat. Fishery managed from Cairns Farm. Permits from the fishing hut at the reservoir or tel d Cock up Ingraston Society (Scotways) has been defending, e M 07904 085975 or 07771 594802 or 07786 390577 Dunsyre 22 protecting and developing public access rights in Scotland h t r Know the Code before you go.. o 23 Carnwath N 8 since 1845. Public access to the Pentland Hills was one of the Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors - responsibly! Croft-an-Righ Society’s earliest concerns, so Scotways retains a special Bus Routes Everyone has the right to be on most land and 24 Juniper Green, Currie, Balerno - Livingston 28 37, 137 affection for these ‘hills of home’ and heartily supports the 2 Kaimend inland water providing they act responsibly. 93 West Linton - Peebles 2 endeavours of the Friends of the Pentlands. 37 Carnwath - Lanark - Forth Newbigging White Your access rights and responsibilities are Hill 137 Carnwath - Lanark - Forth - Braehead 264m Borland explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access in 101/102 Biggar - Dolphinton - West Linton - Carlops - Penicuik - Hillend - Edinburgh City Centre edw Dolphinton 101,102 M Black Mount 4 Hillend - Fairmilehead - - Edinburgh City Centre -The Jewel uth The Watershed of Scotland is a single and very simple geographic Code. So 516m Walston 5 Hunters Tryst - Morningside - Edinburgh City Centre - The Jewel 24 Meadowhead feature which follows the higher ground along the entire length of Scotland: Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing A 702 it is the divide which determines whether rainwater falling on the country will 10 Torphin - Bonaly - - Edinburgh City Centre - Western Harbour the outdoors the key things to do are: 11 Hyvots Bank - Fairmilehead Crossroads - Morningside - Edinburgh City Centre - Ocean Terminal Ogscastle 7 flow westwards to the Atlantic Ocean, or east towards the North Sea. It is - take responsibility for your own actions. 15 Penicuik - Hillend - Morningside - Edinburgh City Centre - Musselburgh - Meadowmill Sports Centre 1,200km long, starting at the Border with England on Peel Fell and finishing Map designed and drawn by David Langworth for A 721 - respect the interests of other people. 16 Colinton - Bank - Morningside - Edinburgh City Centre - The Friends of the Pentlands. Based on Bartholomew at Duncansby Head. Part of this ‘Ribbon of Wildness’ crosses the south - care for your environment. 18 Gyle - Colinton - Fairmilehead -Edinburgh Royal Infirmary 1 Pentland Hills Walking map updated from field survey Crawcraigs Pentlands over Black Mount on a meandering course by way of Mendick Hill 27 Hunters Tryst - Craiglockhart - Edinburgh City Centre - Silverknowes 1 and information supplied. and Craigengar to Crosswood Hill. Find out more by visiting:- 44/44A Balerno - Edinburgh City Centre - Musselburgh - Wallyford/Whitecraig X44 Balerno - Edinburgh City Centre - Tranent BaseMap Collins Bartholomew Ltd 1985. More information is at www.ribbonofwildness.co.uk and ‘Scotland from the www.outdooraccess-scotland.com or phoning 45 Riccarton Heriot Watt University - Currie - Tollcross - Edinburgh City Centre - Queen Margaret University Watershed’ on Facebook. your local Scottish Natural Heritage office. Reproduced by permission of HarperCollins Publishers Further information: www.traveline.info or telephone 0871 2002233

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