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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Harlaw Reservoir loop from Currie

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Harlaw Reservoir loop from Currie

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5.0

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25

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Harlaw Reservoir loop from Currie

02:53

10.7km

150m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.84 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

Tip by

2

5.06 km

Threipmuir Reservoir and Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

Threipmuir Reservoir (west) & Harlaw Reservoir (east) where built in the mid-1800s to increase the water supply for the Edinburgh area. Both have great lakeside trails for a flatter run in the Pentlands.

Tip by

3

6.46 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.

Tip by

4

6.71 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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B

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

2.12 km

1.53 km

1.03 km

106 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.78 km

1.79 km

889 m

658 m

438 m

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Monday 5 October

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7°C

26 %

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