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Mount Maw Summit – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

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Mount Maw Summit – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

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Mount Maw Summit – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

01:48

5.55km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

14 m

Treeline Forestry Parking

Highlight • Other

Forestry business with parking spaces. Great access point to Baddinsgill Reservoir and the surrounding hills.

Tip by

2

3.09 km

Mount Maw Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Maw is a prominent summit with a trig point at 535 m. The southern aspect of the summit means you get amazing views south over the Southern Uplands and around the rest of the Pentland Hills.

Tip by

3

4.47 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Baddinsgill Reservoir opened in 1930. It's a good starting place for a loop of the hills above.

Tip by

4

4.86 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Baddinsgill Reservoir is a charming little reservoir that rests peacefully in a picturesque valley along Thieves' Road, within the Pentland Hills.

It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.

Tip by

B

5.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

668 m

645 m

329 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

668 m

479 m

376 m

329 m

166 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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