North Esk Reservoir – Waterfall and Old Mill loop from Nine Mile Burn

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North Esk Reservoir – Waterfall and Old Mill loop from Nine Mile Burn

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North Esk Reservoir – Waterfall and Old Mill loop from Nine Mile Burn

02:38

9.05km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

View of Spittal Valley, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.53 km

View of the Lake in Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Lake

2.59 km

North Esk Hill Climb Challenge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

VERY Steep gravel climb. Great views over the Reservoir for when you need to stop for a breath

Tip by

3.10 km

North Esk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

North Esk Reservoir is an easy 5k walk from Carlops village. You can park your car in the village and choose one of the two main paths or do a …

Tip by

6.43 km

Waterfall and Old Mill

Highlight • Waterfall

7.57 km

View of the Pentland Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

2.68 km

2.28 km

359 m

286 m

149 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

2.20 km

724 m

532 m

485 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

5°C

52 %

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North Esk Reservoir – Waterfall and Old Mill loop from Nine Mile Burn

View of Spittal Valley, Pentland Hills

View of the Lake in Pentland Hills Regional Park

North Esk Hill Climb Challenge

North Esk Reservoir

Waterfall and Old Mill

View of the Pentland Hills

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