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Pentland Way

Nine Mile Burn, Midlothian

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Route note

Monk's Rig and the course of a Roman road carry this 31.9 km walk from Dunsyre to Swanston through the Pentlands. Medwyn Road, Red Road and Shelter Belt path mark further sections across the hills. Paths and tracks account for most of the long upland route.

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Elevation

Pentland Way elevation profileElevation profile for Pentland Way. Start 722 ft; finish 614 ft; total distance 19.9 mi. Lowest point 614 ft; highest point 1,891 ft.

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Min elevation614 ftMax elevation1,891 ft

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