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Portmore Reservoir – Portmore Loch Woods loop from Eddleston

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Portmore Reservoir – Portmore Loch Woods loop from Eddleston

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4.8

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Portmore Reservoir – Portmore Loch Woods loop from Eddleston

02:19

8.32km

160m

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 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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453 m

Snowdrop Carpets in Portmore Gardens

Highlight • Natural

An easy walk on the bottom of Portmore Gardens. It's a private access area so no car access. You can walk from Eddleston or to Eddleston village too. The path …

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766 m

The Grove

Forest

1.83 km

Milky Law Strip

Forest

2.94 km

View of the Lake and Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't do this trip after heavy rain unless your happy to get muddy.

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3.76 km

Portmore Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot for a wee picnic. You can cycle along the far end of the loch, you will need to go through a gate into farmland, we came across cows …

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5.28 km

Portmore Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

Portmore Reservoir is a hidden gem with some beautiful landscape, forests, hills and glen walk towards Eddleston. Intermediate paths with some steep parts and steady footwear are recommended.

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5.57 km

Portmore Loch Woods

Highlight • Lake

Portmore Loch woods and forest paths at their best. Magic*

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7.27 km

Snowdrop Flowers Along Portmore Stream

Highlight • Natural

I would call it Blooming rivers. Very picturesque walj along thi river with banks full of snowdrops in Spring. An easy walk on the main roads or paths. Possible route towards Eddleston or Portmore Reservoir.

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8.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

2.18 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.73 km

1.49 km

585 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

16°C

9°C

14 %

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Portmore Reservoir – Portmore Loch Woods loop from Eddleston

Snowdrop Carpets in Portmore Gardens

View of the Lake and Hills

Portmore Loch

Portmore Loch

Portmore Reservoir

Portmore Loch Woods

Portmore House

Snowdrop Flowers Along Portmore Stream

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