Glencorse Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Curriehill

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Glencorse Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Curriehill

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Glencorse Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Curriehill

05:21

18.6km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.17 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

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Reaching the highway point in this through route allows you a fantastic view back across the reservoir beyond

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6.70 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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7.19 km

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

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This path leads to and from Glencorse Reservoir, offering breathtaking views of the water and surrounding hills. The route takes you past a serene forest on one side and a charming stone wall on the other.

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7.24 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

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Runs right next to a small forest. Above are wooden chairs to sit

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7.59 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

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Great views in the evening

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9.31 km

Fala Knowe Junction

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A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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11.5 km

Bonaly Reservoir

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13.9 km

Torduff Reservoir

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Torduff Reservoir is a relatively small reservoir at 23 acres (9.4 hectares) just southwest of Bonaly. It sits neatly below the western flank of Torduff Hill. Nearby to the southwest …

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