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Glencorse Reservoir
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Amy
August 29, 2024
Cycling
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 Edinburgh. Today, the reservoir still supplies water to 450,000 people. The reservoir was created by constructing a dam, which is 77 feet (23.5 m) at its highest point.
51m
April 30, 2023
Hiking
The Glencorse Reservoir is held back by an earth dam built in the early 1820's. The water was used to power the mills downstream and provide drinking water to Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
Mark
September 25, 2020
Hiking
Nice view across the Reservoir that can be reached from the flotterstone inn by foot.
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Elevation 230 m
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