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Penicuik And District

Glencorse Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Mountain biking trails

Penicuik And District

Glencorse Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

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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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

446 m

Flotterstone Car Park

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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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2

934 m

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

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

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3

2.70 km

Glencorse Reservoir

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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

View From Black Hill Summit

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5

10.3 km

Glencorse Reservoir

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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

View of Glencorse Reservoir

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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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7

11.9 km

Glencorse Waterfall

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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

1.63 km

340 m

144 m

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Monday 18 May

15°C

7°C

72 %

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