Loganlea Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Kingsknowe

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Loganlea Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Kingsknowe

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Loganlea Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Kingsknowe

07:34

27.1km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.46 km

Bonaly Country Park, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Located within the Pentland Hills Regional Park, this area offers stunning views of the Edinburgh skyline and beyond. Kids can cycle along Torduff Reservoir, and there are various walking trails …

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5.74 km

Clubbiedean Reservoir

Lake

10.2 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Lake

12.6 km

Redford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Redford Bridge crosses between Bravelaw Marsh to the west and Threipmuir Reservoir to the east. It's a useful access point to the Pentland Hills from the north.

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15.0 km

Logan Burn Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Waterfalls on the Logan Burn upstream of Loganlee Reservoir. You can see them from the trail or walk up stream a little to get a better look.

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16.0 km

Logan Burn Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from the side of Logan Burn here just below the Pinnacle are just simply super nice. You have the view of nearby Loganlee Reservoir to the northeast, and …

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17.0 km

Loganlea Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Completed in 1851, Loganlea Reservoir is dammed by a wall standing 59 feet (18 m) high, and can hold 118 million imperial gallons of water. Today it's a popular fishing …

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19.8 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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25.7 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

7.51 km

7.28 km

3.07 km

241 m

199 m

Surfaces

8.83 km

8.03 km

4.60 km

2.64 km

2.59 km

436 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

12°C

8°C

22 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

April 1, 2022,Pentlands. 7 Reservoirs walk

A fairly straightforward walk around seven Pentland Hills reservoirs (Threipmuir, Loganlea, Glencorse, Bonaly, Torduff, Clubiedean and Harlaw). Crisp and sunny day with no wind. One of those “good to be alive” days 😁😎