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Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills

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Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills

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4.5

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Harlaw Reservoir & Threipmuir Reservoir loop — Pentland Hills

01:09

4.42km

30m

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: June 8, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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Parking

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669 m

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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2.35 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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4.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

1.07 km

636 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

696 m

467 m

427 m

110 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

8°C

19 %

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