Christmas Walk - Capelaw Hill & Allermuir Hill

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2 Jun 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 10.73 km
Calculated time: 4h 25
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 487 m
Vertical drop: - 487 m
Highest point: 490 m
Lowest point: 158 m

District: Edinburgh
Start/End: N 55.898212° / W 3.259335°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 159 m
1 : km 1.59 - alt. 204 m - Look out for the wee waterfall here
2 : km 3.71 - alt. 343 m - Snack stop!
3 : km 4.13 - alt. 348 m - Straight on for the uphill or slight detour by turning right for a longer but gentler ascent to the summit - wait and see how people feel on the day
4 : km 4.65 - alt. 450 m - Summit selfie!
5 : km 5.38 - alt. 410 m - Stop here for a snack to refuel before heading up the next hill
6 : km 5.85 - alt. 490 m - Summit selfie!
7 : km 7.82 - alt. 254 m - This is a good sheltered spot along the treeline to have a snack stop. The next step can be boggy so get gaiters on if you've held off until now
8 : km 9.22 - alt. 185 m - If you've left your car in the upper car park you may want to branch off here while we pass the car park. Otherwise continue to the end then walk up the road to retrieve your car
S/E : km 10.73 - alt. 159 m

Useful Information

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