Loganlea Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Penicuik

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Loganlea Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Penicuik

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Loganlea Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Penicuik

02:13

26.9km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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2.73 km

Penicuik Pond

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3.96 km

Serpentine Wood

Forest

5.77 km

Penicuik House

Ruins

8.62 km

Eastside Farm Climb

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Fairly challenging climb straight up into the Pentlands round South Black Hill and up to the base of West Kip

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The Red Road, Pentland Hills

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Re-surfaced section makes this a nice climb (or descent) on a gravel bike or hardtail MTB

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Descent to Bavelaw Path, Pentland Hills Regional Park

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18.0 km

Logan Burn Stepping Stones

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The path between the hills is really beautiful!

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19.3 km

Loganlea Reservoir

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Completed in 1851, Loganlea Reservoir is dammed by a wall standing 59 feet (18 m) high, and can hold 118 million imperial gallons of water. Today it's a popular fishing …

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22.1 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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