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Penicuik And District

View from Allermuir Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

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Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Penicuik And District

View from Allermuir Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Hard

5.0

(1)

78

runners

View from Allermuir Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

02:09

15.9km

620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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3.69 km

Fala Knowe Junction

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A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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4.32 km

View from Allermuir Hill

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From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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7.34 km

Caerketton Hill

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Sitting on the very edge of the Pentland Hills, with a great view over Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the east, it's a fantastic hike from the city.

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4

9.70 km

Capelaw Hill

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Great views over the Forth valley

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5

10.6 km

Harbour Hill North-Eastern Ascent

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Tough going up, tough going down. Steep slope up the North-Eastern face of Harbour Hill

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6

10.9 km

View from Harbour Hill

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Marshy path to the top of harbour hill but worth it for the view.

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7

11.5 km

Maiden's Cleugh

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A good muddy trail to get your Pentlands route started! Ace sprint down the other side.

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13.0 km

Glencorse Reservoir

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Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to …

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15.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

4.66 km

1.54 km

1.31 km

957 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

4.28 km

2.12 km

2.06 km

530 m

398 m

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

51 %

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