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Penicuik And District

North Esk Reservoir – Waterfall and Old Mill loop from Nine Mile Burn

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Penicuik And District

North Esk Reservoir – Waterfall and Old Mill loop from Nine Mile Burn

Moderate

4.8

(10)

86

hikers

North Esk Reservoir – Waterfall and Old Mill loop from Nine Mile Burn

02:38

9.05km

230m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.07 km

View of Spittal Valley, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

2.59 km

North Esk Hill Climb Challenge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

VERY Steep gravel climb. Great views over the Reservoir for when you need to stop for a breath

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4

3.10 km

North Esk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

North Esk Reservoir is an easy 5k walk from Carlops village. You can park your car in the village and choose one of the two main paths or do a …

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5

6.43 km

Waterfall and Old Mill

Highlight • Waterfall

6

7.57 km

View of the Pentland Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

9.05 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.88 km

2.07 km

379 m

248 m

154 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

2.06 km

700 m

525 m

424 m

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Thursday 2 July

15°C

9°C

6 %

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