Walking in the Pentland Hills - 30 Walks in Edinburgh''s Local Hills

Guidebook featuring 30 circular walks on Scotland's Pentland Hills, easily accessible from Edinburgh and home to peaks such as Scald Law and Carnethy Hill. Ranging from 2 to 17 miles, the routes are suitable for all abilities. Written by a local Countryside Ranger, the routes offer interesting and varied walking through diverse landscapes.

About the author

Susan Falconer began walking in the Pentlands in her early teens. After graduating with a degree in geography from St Andrews University she began a management career in the Health Service in London. Despite being far from her native country she returned regularly to walk and cycle in Scotland. She trained as a teacher and became Senior Tutor in ecology and geography for the Field Studies Council in Epping Forest. Susan returned to Scotland to take up the post of Countryside Education Officer for the Scottish Agricultural College before becoming a Countryside Ranger with the Pentland Hills Ranger Service in 1995.

Summary

Guidebook featuring 30 circular walks on Scotland's Pentland Hills, easily accessible from Edinburgh and home to peaks such as Scald Law and Carnethy Hill. Ranging from 2 to 17 miles, the routes are suitable for all abilities. Written by a local Countryside Ranger, the routes offer interesting and varied walking through diverse landscapes.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Falconer, Falconer Susan, Falconer Susan
• Publisher: Cicerone Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.2016
• EAN: 9781852848675
• ISBN: 978-1-85284-867-5
• No. of pages: 176
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines; Travel > Sports and active travel > Europe; SPORTS & RECREATION / Walking, Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Travel & holiday guides, TRAVEL / Europe / Great Britain, Central Scotland, Travel and holiday guides, Lowland Scotland and Borders, Lowland Scotland & Borders