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Pentland Hills Regional Park
www.pentlandhills.org
Everyone, including cyclists, now has access to
most land and water in Scotland, as long as they act
responsibly.
There is a long tradition of public access to the
Pentlands and there are over 100 kilometres (60
miles) of paths to explore. Many of these paths are
suitable for cyclists as well as walkers and horse
riders. Whether you are out with the family or looking
for a more gruelling challenge there are routes for all
levels of fitness and ability.
Please cycle responsibly and help us to keep the
Pentlands a great place for everyone to enjoy!

Take responsibility for yourself

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Wear a helmet at all times.
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Be aware of natural hazards such as rocks, tree
roots and ice.
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Carry a pump, inner tube, puncture repair kit, basic
tools and a map and compass if necessary and
know how to use them.
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Make sure you are suitably equipped for the hills with
plenty of food, water, wind/waterproof clothing and
sunscreen. Mobile phones are useful in an emergency
but be aware that some areas have no reception.
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Make sure you are visible especially at night or in
poor weather. Use effective lights.
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Tell someone where you are going and
when you expect to return.
Know the code
Enjoy Scotlands outdoors
responsibly!
Everyone has the right to be on most
land and inland water providing they
act responsibly. Your access rights
and responsibilities are explained fully
in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Whether youre in the outdoors or

managing the outdoors, the key
things are to:

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take responsibility for your own actions

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respect the interests of other people
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care for the environment.

You can find out more by visiting:

www.outdooraccess-scotland.com
or you can contact your local
Scottish Natural Heritage office on
telephone: 0131 316 2600 or
email: pubs@snh.gov.uk for a free
copy of the full code.
 You can get this document on tape,
in Braille, large print and various
computer formats if you ask us.
Please contact the Interpretation
and Translation Service (ITS)
on 0131 242 8181 and quote
reference number 13-0312A. The
ITS can also give information on
community language translations.

Contact us
Pentland Hills Regional Park HQ
Hermitage of Braid
69A Braid Road
Supported by:
Edinburgh
EH10 6JF
YOUR COUNCIL YOUR ENVIRONMENT Telephone:
0131 529 2401
Facsimile:
0131 447 9441
E-mail:
pentlandhills@edinburgh.gov.uk
www.pentlandhills.org

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