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Harlaw Reservoir – Harlaw Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

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Harlaw Reservoir – Harlaw Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

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5.0

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Harlaw Reservoir – Harlaw Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

01:19

9.07km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.19 km

Moor Access Path Climb, Pentland Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A useful way to access the Pentlands from Currie. Ideal for linking up with the final climb to the scalextric descent.

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3.01 km

View of the Pentland Hills Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.05 km

Threipmuir to Harlaw Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pretty steep uphill from Threipmuir to Harlaw. Easy enough to walk up/down.

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8.34 km

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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8.59 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir …

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9.07 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

3.04 km

2.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.37 km

949 m

611 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

17°C

12°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Harlaw Reservoir – Harlaw Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

Moor Access Path Climb, Pentland Hills

View of the Pentland Hills Ridge

Bell's Hill

Black Hill

Threipmuir to Harlaw Track

Harlaw Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir

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