Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

hikers

Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

00:54

2.82km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

10 m

Flotterstone Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Good if you are coming by car. Not great if you are leaving/arriving by bike, it leads to a busy road without designated cycling space.

Tip by

112 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

Tip by

257 m

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The Flotterstone information point is managed by Edinburgh city council. There are information boards here as well as a toilet and the cafe.
Cafe open 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00 at weekends) but closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tip by

692 m

View of Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the tarmac road leading to Glencorse Reservoir you can gaze up at the short but steep ascent to reach the summit of Turnhouse Hill

Tip by

774 m

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep up and down. Just rideable on the ups and a blast on the descents.

Tip by

949 m

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Settlement

A place where a wee river is passing through a meadow.

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1.58 km

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Climb

Not only are sheep grazing in this area, there are also new lambs so please be considerate when hiking here and keep dogs on a lead to avoid any issues

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2.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.28 km

788 m

522 m

231 m

Surfaces

1.28 km