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Pentland Hills

Our second walk of 2025 sees us return to the Pentland Hills and the full range of A, B and C walks.


The bus pick up points are Alyth (8:15), Blairgowrie (8:30) and Perth (Broxden P&R - 9:00).


All three walks will start and end at Harlaw Farm.

A walk will include Carnethy Hill,  Scald Law, East Kip and West Kip (830m ascent and 17 km).

B walk will take in Maiden's Cleuch, Bell's Hill and the reservoirs of Glencorse, Loganlea, Threipmuir and Harlaw (460 m ascent and 16 km).

C walk is to Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs, Redford wood, Red Moss local nature reserve and Bavelaw Castle (260 m ascent and 12km).


Date: Sunday 26 January
Start time (in Blairgowrie): 8:30 AM
Transport: COACH
OS Map No: 66
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A Walk - Carnethy Hill, Scald Law, East Kip and West Kip

Start Harlaw Farm (NT 179 657). Walk SE past carpark then E to Maiden’s Cleugh* (valley between Harbour Hill and Bell’s Hill). Continue on path to Glencorse Reservoir turn right and go SW on minor road. Take bridge opposite Logan House (204 630), climb SSE to col at 208 623 then climb SW to Carnethy Hill (573m). Continue westward over Scald Law (579m), East Kip(534m) and West Kip (551m). Descend from West Kip summit via a faint path in a northerly direction to Logan Burn. Cross and ascend to meet path (not shown on map) at 177 617. Follow NE then N through Green Cleugh* to E end of Threipmuir reservoir. Cross. Turn immediately E then NNW after 200 m to pick up paths and tracks returning to start.

Approx distance: 17 km

Total ascent: 830 m

Min walking time: 5 ½ hrs

B Walk - Bell’s Hill from Maiden’s Cleugh

As A walk to Maiden’s Cleugh*, after climbing over style at 203 649, leave the through path and head S on a path ascending Bell’s Hill (406m), return the same way to rejoin main path. Continue SE to meet minor road at Glencorse reservoir. Turn right and continue SW past Loganlea reservoir and The Howe before turning NW through Green Cleugh* to meet the path on the north side of Black Hill going to Threipmuir reservoir, the dam and the Harlaw Visitor centre. Return to start.

Approx distance: 16 km

Total ascent: 460 m

Min walking time: 4 ¾ hrs

C Walk - Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs

Start as A and B but turn S after carpark to Harlaw visitor centre. Head SW to Threipmuir reservoir. Continue on N side to Redford wood* and Red Moss* nature reserve (board walk). Go southwards over Redford Bridge* past Bavelaw Castle (occupied) to a path junction at 179 625. Go northwards to E end of Threipmuir Reservoir. Cross. Turn W to follow lochside until crossing the dam then go NNE to return to visitor centre and return to start.

Approx distance: 12 km

Total ascent: 260 m

Min walking time: 4 ½ hrs (@ 3 kph)

Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.

Next Walk/Activity:

The next club walk is on 16/02/2025 to west Drumochter starting at 0800 am (Blairgowrie) and 07.45 am (Alyth). Other information/events: Quiz night Blairgowrie Golf club 19.30 7 February 2025.

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26 January 2025
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Pentland Hills

Date: Sunday 26 January
Transport: COACH
OS Map No: 66

A Walk - Carnethy Hill, Scald Law, East Kip and West Kip

Start Harlaw Farm (NT 179 657). Walk SE past carpark then E to Maiden’s Cleugh* (valley between Harbour Hill and Bell’s Hill). Continue on path to Glencorse Reservoir turn right and go SW on minor road. Take bridge opposite Logan House (204 630), climb SSE to col at 208 623 then climb SW to Carnethy Hill (573m). Continue westward over Scald Law (579m), East Kip(534m) and West Kip (551m). Descend from West Kip summit via a faint path in a northerly direction to Logan Burn. Cross and ascend to meet path (not shown on map) at 177 617. Follow NE then N through Green Cleugh* to E end of Threipmuir reservoir. Cross. Turn immediately E then NNW after 200 m to pick up paths and tracks returning to start.

Approx distance: 17 km

Total ascent: 830 m

Min walking time: 5 ½ hrs

B Walk - Bell’s Hill from Maiden’s Cleugh

As A walk to Maiden’s Cleugh*, after climbing over style at 203 649, leave the through path and head S on a path ascending Bell’s Hill (406m), return the same way to rejoin main path. Continue SE to meet minor road at Glencorse reservoir. Turn right and continue SW past Loganlea reservoir and The Howe before turning NW through Green Cleugh* to meet the path on the north side of Black Hill going to Threipmuir reservoir, the dam and the Harlaw Visitor centre. Return to start.

Approx distance: 16 km

Total ascent: 460 m

Min walking time: 4 ¾ hrs

C Walk - Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs

Start as A and B but turn S after carpark to Harlaw visitor centre. Head SW to Threipmuir reservoir. Continue on N side to Redford wood* and Red Moss* nature reserve (board walk). Go southwards over Redford Bridge* past Bavelaw Castle (occupied) to a path junction at 179 625. Go northwards to E end of Threipmuir Reservoir. Cross. Turn W to follow lochside until crossing the dam then go NNE to return to visitor centre and return to start.

Approx distance: 12 km

Total ascent: 260 m

Min walking time: 4 ½ hrs (@ 3 kph)

Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.

Next Walk/Activity:

The next club walk is on 16/02/2025 to west Drumochter starting at 0800 am (Blairgowrie) and 07.45 am (Alyth). Other information/events: Quiz night Blairgowrie Golf club 19.30 7 February 2025.

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