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The Pentland Hills Reservoir loop from Threipmuir Reservoir

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Lothian

Edinburgh

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The Pentland Hills Reservoir loop from Threipmuir Reservoir

Moderate

4.8

(48)

305

hikers

The Pentland Hills Reservoir loop from Threipmuir Reservoir

04:27

16.3km

240m

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 8, 2024

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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675 m

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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3.88 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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5.31 km

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 spot with Loganlea Fishery, and is perfect for fly fishing trout, either from bank or boat.

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8.06 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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 Edinburgh. Today, the reservoir still supplies water to 450,000 people. The reservoir was created by constructing a dam, which is 77 feet (23.5 m) at its highest point.

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12.6 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Harlaw Reservoir was constructed between 1843 and 1848, at the same time as the larger Threipmuir Reservoir upstream. It's a simple gravity earth dam construction that adds to the volume of water available for Edinburgh.

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14.3 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque 5k walk around Threipmuir Reservoir in Pentland Hills. Open all week, wild camping possible. Free car park with a suggested donation of £2.00.

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

4.80 km

4.03 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

6.89 km

3.05 km

2.87 km

2.69 km

730 m

110 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

8°C

35 %

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The Pentland Hills Reservoir loop from Threipmuir Reservoir

Redford Bridge

Logan Burn Waterfall

Loganlea Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

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