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Mountain biking trails

Threipmuir Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

Mountain biking trails

Threipmuir Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

00:51

11.1km

120m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.02 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

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2

2.38 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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3

2.63 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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4

4.24 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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5

5.44 km

View of the Pentland Hills Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite a technical path that is appropriate slow gravel ride or mountain biking. But what a view!

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6

7.61 km

Pentland Hills Access Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Starting at Harlaw Car Park this is an easy way to get up into the Pentlands

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B

11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

2.04 km

263 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

3.58 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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Sunday 6 September

17°C

12°C

87 %

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