Midlothian Three Peaks
A 2-day county Three Peaks challenge across Blackhope Scar, Bowbeat Hill, and Scald Law.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- 2 days
- Region
- Midlothian
Region guide
Midlothian
Midlothian Council area covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Midlothian mountain map
Adventures
Mountains
Blackhope Scar
Bowbeat Hill
Bowbeat Hill
Scald Law
Scald Law
Carnethy Hill
West Kip
East Kip
Green Law
Spittal Hill
Turnhouse Hill
Black Hill
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Midlothian Three Peaks Route
Midlothian Three Peaks links Blackhope Scar, Bowbeat Hill, and Scald Law as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 2 days.
- Distance23 km
- Days2 days
- High point651M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Midlothian Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Midlothian Three Peaks route on the approach to Scald Law. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Midlothian Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Midlothian Three Peaks route on the approach to Blackhope Scar. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.