Loganlea Reservoir – Turnhouse Hill loop from Wester Hailes

Hiking trails & Routes

Loganlea Reservoir – Turnhouse Hill loop from Wester Hailes

Hard

4.6

(5)

hikers

Loganlea Reservoir – Turnhouse Hill loop from Wester Hailes

08:41

28.3km

860m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.58 km

Dr Mackay's Wood

Forest

4.41 km

View from Torduff Hill

Highlight • Summit

Easy access from Bonaly scouts centre

Tip by

6.60 km

Bonaly Reservoir

Lake

12.3 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 …

Tip by

15.4 km

Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best accessed while walking or running. I attempted it on the gravel bike last year and had to push most of it! 😂

Tip by

16.8 km

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Climb

Not only are sheep grazing in this area, there are also new lambs so please be considerate when hiking here and keep dogs on a lead to avoid any issues

Tip by

18.8 km

Glencorse Reservoir Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely underrated spot I didn't even know existed! I recommend taking a picture of the map near the Flotterstone Inn car park in case you want to go slightly off route!

Tip by

19.2 km

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

19.7 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 …

Tip by