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Harlaw Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Lennox Tower

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Harlaw Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Lennox Tower

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Harlaw Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Lennox Tower

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1.80km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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418 m

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 which offers stunning views of Threipmuir Reservoir. On weekends visitors you can get your hands on some homemade crepes from a local van parked near the Harlaw House Visitor Centre.

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668 m

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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1.58 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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1.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.39 km

293 m

115 m

Surfaces

658 m

572 m

308 m

198 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 July

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Harlaw Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Lennox Tower

Harlaw Reservoir

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Pentland Hills Access Road

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