Glencorse Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

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Glencorse Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

riders

Glencorse Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

01:15

13.4km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

446 m

Flotterstone Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Good if you are coming by car. Not great if you are leaving/arriving by bike, it leads to a busy road without designated cycling space.

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934 m

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep up and down. Just rideable on the ups and a blast on the descents.

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2.70 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 …

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6.21 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the west end of the valley watch out of fording the streams as some have deep central channels

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11.3 km

It can get quite technical in certain parts of the trail and perhaps more suitable for mountain bikers in certain segments. But if you are going slow on gravel bike, you should be fine (that's what I did).

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11.9 km

Glencorse Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Great waterfall tucked away in the small glen below the reservoir. Well worth the detour!

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

3.54 km

2.77 km

Surfaces

6.96 km

4.26 km

1.56 km

412 m

144 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

3°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2023,Black Hill Summit Loop. Pentland Hills.

BLACK HILL. PENTLAND HILLS.
A top location for cross country mountain biking.This stunning landscape took my breath away. Pentlands mtb.
Scotland mtb. Stage 1. To The Summit.