Castlelaw Hill – Fala Knowe Junction loop from Castlelaw

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Castlelaw Hill – Fala Knowe Junction loop from Castlelaw

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Castlelaw Hill – Fala Knowe Junction loop from Castlelaw

00:45

5.71km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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206 m

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

Highlight • Structure

Castlelaw Fort was home to an Iron Age community. There are a series of ditches and ramparts that would have formed a strong defence. The earth house which is known …

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1.37 km

Castlelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Superb views to the surrounding Pentlands and all the way to the Moorfoots and Borders hills.

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2.42 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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2.44 km

Fala Knowe to Glencorse Singletrack Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A fantastic singletrack descent from Fala Knowe to the trail above Glencourse. Narrow, technical and with lots of little features to keep it fascinating. Best ridden in dry weather.

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5.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

1.72 km