North Esk Reservoir – The Red Road, Pentland Hills loop from Carlops
North Esk Reservoir – The Red Road, Pentland Hills loop from Carlops
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North Esk Reservoir – The Red Road, Pentland Hills loop from Carlops
02:20
19.1km
430m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
2.83 km
North Esk Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
3.44 km
North Esk Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
7.19 km
Yellow Brick Road MTB track
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
11.0 km
The Red Road, Pentland Hills
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Tip by
19.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.6 km
3.88 km
2.36 km
1.43 km
341 m
300 m
149 m
Surfaces
11.6 km
3.06 km
1.70 km
1.60 km
772 m
320 m
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