31 October 2023
Where: Muckle Knock, 465m/1,526', P 52m, Tump, OS 65/72, NT 117563
I took advantage of a rare good weather day to get out again to the Pentland Hills, this time to bag Muckle Knock from West Linton. I parked at Badinsgill Farm and followed the Thieves Road, an old drove road that goes through the range. Leaving the track, I climbed the west slopes of Muckle Knock. It had been cool in the valley but on top there was a strong east wind blowing and it was baltic! I wouldn't have liked to have been on a higher hill today. This is a very short walk to a lesser visited Pentland hill and with the autumn colours still on the trees, a perfect day to do it.
Autumn colours around Badinsgill.....
On the Thieves Road approaching Muckle Knock.....
Looking to Mount Maw and Badinsgill reservoir from the slopes of Muckle Knock.....
East Cairn Hill.....
The Kips appear in the far distance.....
The summit.....
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