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View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Penicuik And District

View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

4.9

(19)

104

hikers

View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

02:34

8.76km

240m

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: April 29, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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233 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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2.18 km

Glencorse Reservoir Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely underrated spot I didn't even know existed! I recommend taking a picture of the map near the Flotterstone Inn car park in case you want to go slightly off route!

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2.55 km

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This path leads to and from Glencorse Reservoir, offering breathtaking views of the water and surrounding hills. The route takes you past a serene forest on one side and a charming stone wall on the other.

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2.60 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

Highlight • Lake

Runs right next to a small forest. Above are wooden chairs to sit

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2.95 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views in the evening

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4.68 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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6.61 km

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

Highlight • Structure

Castlelaw Fort was home to an Iron Age community. There are a series of ditches and ramparts that would have formed a strong defence. The earth house which is known …

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7.94 km

View of Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the tarmac road leading to Glencorse Reservoir you can gaze up at the short but steep ascent to reach the summit of Turnhouse Hill

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8.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

1.99 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.74 km

1.42 km

677 m

304 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

14°C

6°C

57 %

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View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

Flotterstone Inn

Glencorse Reservoir Island

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Fala Knowe Junction

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

View of Turnhouse Hill

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