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Allermuir Hill

Hill, Mountain in Midlothian

Scotland

Allermuir Hill

Western Edinburgh from above Swanston Looking over Lothianburn golf course. To the left of the trees [the 'T-wood'] is the valley of the Swanston Burn, beyond which are the upper reaches of Swanston Golf Course, then Dreghorn and Redford Barracks and, even further in the distance, Corstorphine Hill and the Firth of Forth [11 km away]
Western Edinburgh from above Swanston Credit: M J Richardson

Allermuir Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Midlothian, Scotland. It is part of the Pentland Hills, a range of hills that stretches from the outskirts of Edinburgh to the southwestern edge of Midlothian. With an elevation of 493 meters (1,617 feet), Allermuir Hill is one of the highest peaks in the Pentlands.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers due to its easily accessible location and stunning panoramic views. It is easily reached from the nearby suburban areas, with several well-marked paths leading to the summit. The ascent can be challenging at times, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking vistas over the surrounding countryside, including the city of Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth, and the Forth Bridges.

Allermuir Hill is covered in a mixture of heather, grasses, and scattered trees, providing a diverse habitat for various flora and fauna. The hill is also home to a variety of bird species, including red grouse and skylarks, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The area surrounding Allermuir Hill offers a range of recreational activities, including picnicking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Additionally, the hill is often used as a training ground for local runners and hillwalkers due to its steep slopes and challenging terrain.

Overall, Allermuir Hill is a stunning natural landmark in Midlothian, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside and experience the tranquility of the Pentland Hills.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.882487/-3.2371989 or Grid Reference NT2266. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Western Edinburgh from above Swanston Looking over Lothianburn golf course. To the left of the trees [the 'T-wood'] is the valley of the Swanston Burn, beyond which are the upper reaches of Swanston Golf Course, then Dreghorn and Redford Barracks and, even further in the distance, Corstorphine Hill and the Firth of Forth [11 km away]
Western Edinburgh from above Swanston
Looking over Lothianburn golf course. To the left of the trees [the 'T-wood'] is the valley of the Swanston Burn, beyond which are the upper reaches of Swanston Golf Course, then Dreghorn and Redford Barracks and, even further in the distance, Corstorphine Hill and the Firth of Forth [11 km away]
Bunkers at Lothianburn Golf Club In an angle of the T-wood, these could form the basis for a face?
Bunkers at Lothianburn Golf Club
In an angle of the T-wood, these could form the basis for a face?
Fairmilehead from White Hill Looking down the Swanston Burn, over the A720 Edinburgh bypass, to the houses of Swanston, Fairmilehead and Comiston, and on towards the Braid Hills, with Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags in the distance.
Fairmilehead from White Hill
Looking down the Swanston Burn, over the A720 Edinburgh bypass, to the houses of Swanston, Fairmilehead and Comiston, and on towards the Braid Hills, with Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags in the distance.
Path to Caerketton Up the embryonic Swanston Burn, this path leads under Caerketton Crags to a col between Caerketton and Allermuir Hills.
Path to Caerketton
Up the embryonic Swanston Burn, this path leads under Caerketton Crags to a col between Caerketton and Allermuir Hills.
Caerketton Hill and Craigs Looking up the Swanston Burn from the path leading down to Swanston.
Caerketton Hill and Craigs
Looking up the Swanston Burn from the path leading down to Swanston.
Thatched cottages at Swanston A small group of old cottages, famous for being where Robert Louis Stevenson visited for weekends from Edinburgh.
Thatched cottages at Swanston
A small group of old cottages, famous for being where Robert Louis Stevenson visited for weekends from Edinburgh.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre Looking up the slopes and tows towards Caerketton Hill. Reportedly the longest artificial ski slope in Europe. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlothian_Snowsports_Centre" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlothian_Snowsports_Centre">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Looking up the slopes and tows towards Caerketton Hill. Reportedly the longest artificial ski slope in Europe. LinkExternal link
Welcome to Midlothian Snowsport Centre Looking up the slopes and tows from near the entrance to the cafe and centre buildings at the end of the main run.
Welcome to Midlothian Snowsport Centre
Looking up the slopes and tows from near the entrance to the cafe and centre buildings at the end of the main run.
Edinburgh from Hillend Looking northeastwards from just above the Midlothian Snowsports Centre, over Lothianburn Golf Course and Comiston to The Braid Hills, with Edinburgh Castle to the left [7km] and Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat to the right [7km], and the Firth of Forth, with Inchkeith island in the centre [17km].
Edinburgh from Hillend
Looking northeastwards from just above the Midlothian Snowsports Centre, over Lothianburn Golf Course and Comiston to The Braid Hills, with Edinburgh Castle to the left [7km] and Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat to the right [7km], and the Firth of Forth, with Inchkeith island in the centre [17km].
Cottages at Swanston Originally probably three or four, but I think now combined, on the east side of the Swanston Burn on the path down from the Pentland Hills.
Cottages at Swanston
Originally probably three or four, but I think now combined, on the east side of the Swanston Burn on the path down from the Pentland Hills.
Victorian postbox at Swanston In the gable wall of one of the newer houses at Swanston <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2337456">NT2467 : Newer houses in the Swanston Conservation Area</a>.
Victorian postbox at Swanston
In the gable wall of one of the newer houses at Swanston NT2467 : Newer houses in the Swanston Conservation Area.
Newer houses in the Swanston Conservation Area Formally dressed stone, in comparison with the older thatched cottages <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2337363">NT2367 : Thatched cottages at Swanston</a>.
Newer houses in the Swanston Conservation Area
Formally dressed stone, in comparison with the older thatched cottages NT2367 : Thatched cottages at Swanston.
Hillend Ski Centre The artificial ski slopes at Caerketton Hill.
Hillend Ski Centre
The artificial ski slopes at Caerketton Hill.
M.O.D. firing range on Castlelaw Hill, Pentlands Taken from the eastern slopes of Turnhouse Hill: the row of targets can be clearly seen below the dark green vegetation.
M.O.D. firing range on Castlelaw Hill, Pentlands
Taken from the eastern slopes of Turnhouse Hill: the row of targets can be clearly seen below the dark green vegetation.
Castlelaw Hill seen from Logan Burn Much of the hill is a restricted area due to regular military training by the M.O.D.
Castlelaw Hill seen from Logan Burn
Much of the hill is a restricted area due to regular military training by the M.O.D.
Glencorse and Castlelaw, Pentlands
Glencorse and Castlelaw, Pentlands
Castlelaw (488m) from Glencorse Reservoir
Castlelaw (488m) from Glencorse Reservoir
Upper slopes of Castlelaw Hill from the south-west Height 488 metres at the summit. The surrounding land is owned by the M.O.D. whose firing ranges are to the south-east of the hillside.
Upper slopes of Castlelaw Hill from the south-west
Height 488 metres at the summit. The surrounding land is owned by the M.O.D. whose firing ranges are to the south-east of the hillside.
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Allermuir Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT2266 (Lat: 55.882487, Lng: -3.2371989)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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Located within 500m of 55.882487,-3.2371989
Allermuir Hill
Ele: 493
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.882513/-3.2371499
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 55.8825125/-3.2371865
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Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 55.8807948/-3.2441262
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Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 55.8825292/-3.237155
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