Carnethy Hill
Hill in Midlothian, Scotland
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Carnethy Hill, the second highest of the Pentland Hills, is a hill 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Penicuik, Scotland.
| Carnethy Hill | |
|---|---|
Carnethy Hill from the path down Scald Law | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 140 m (459 ft) |
| Listing | HuMP |
| Coordinates | 55.8437°N 3.2727°W |
| Geography | |
  Carnethy Hill Location in Scotland | |
| Location | Midlothian, Scotland |
| Parent range | Pentland Hills |
| OS grid | NT204619 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 66 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
It lends its name to the Carnethy 5 hill race held annually since 1971, and the Carnethy Hill Running Club.[1] Loganlea Reservoir lies on the northwest flank of the hill.
