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Loganlea Reservoir – Logan Burn Valley loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

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Loganlea Reservoir – Logan Burn Valley loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

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Loganlea Reservoir – Logan Burn Valley loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

03:15

12.0km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.25 km

Spillway

Lake

2.59 km

Treservoir Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3.08 km

Black Springs

Highlight • River

7.01 km

Loganlea Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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7.99 km

Logan Burn Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from the side of Logan Burn here just below the Pinnacle are just simply super nice. You have the view of nearby Loganlee Reservoir to the northeast, and …

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8.37 km

Logan Burn Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Waterfalls on the Logan Burn upstream of Loganlee Reservoir. You can see them from the trail or walk up stream a little to get a better look.

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8.94 km

The Moor, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Natural

10.1 km

Bavelaw Castle Gate

Highlight • Trail

The gate at the top of the hill where the trail really begins/ends for most on a walk around this part of the Pentlands, although the pull up to Bavelaw Castle is an exercise for some.

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11.3 km

Redford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Redford Bridge crosses between Bravelaw Marsh to the west and Threipmuir Reservoir to the east. It's a useful access point to the Pentland Hills from the north.

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

3.65 km

2.40 km

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.97 km

2.37 km

2.04 km

302 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

7°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Blackhill - Pentlands

Always enjoy this walk. So peaceful and the scenery stunning.

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Loganlea Reservoir – Logan Burn Valley loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

Treservoir Reservoir

Black Springs

Loganlea Reservoir

Logan Burn Valley

Logan Burn Waterfall

The Moor, Pentland Hills

Bavelaw Castle Gate

Redford Bridge

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