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View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Bonaly

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View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Bonaly

Moderate

4.6

(10)

45

hikers

View from Allermuir Hill – Caerketton Hill loop from Bonaly

04:17

13.6km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.36 km

Bonaly Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

2

3.88 km

Capelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth valley

Tip by

3

5.12 km

View from Allermuir Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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Tip by

4

5.70 km

Windy Door Nick

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The col between Caerketton and Allermuir...

Tip by

5

6.24 km

Caerketton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sitting on the very edge of the Pentland Hills, with a great view over Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the east, it's a fantastic hike from the city.

From the …

Tip by

6

8.76 km

Highland cow at Swanston Farm

Highlight • Natural

7

11.9 km

View of Edinburgh from Whites Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of Edinburgh, woodland and streams

Tip by

B

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

3.87 km

1.01 km

746 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

2.93 km

1.25 km

1.09 km

494 m

347 m

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Thursday 22 October

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