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Threipmuir Reservoir – Torduff Reservoir loop from Balerno

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Torduff Reservoir loop from Balerno

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Torduff Reservoir loop from Balerno

01:34

21.0km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.3 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

Balerno Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

2.50 km

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great path cutting to and from the reservoirs

Tip by

3.74 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

Tip by

3.98 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

Tip by

5.65 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir …

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7.18 km

Pentland Hills Regional Park Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Amazing scent of wild Gorse to distract you from the nightmare surface as you wizz down

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11.6 km

Torduff Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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 …

Tip by

11.9 km

Torduff Reservoir

Lake

16.6 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

5.39 km

5.03 km

2.11 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

8.96 km

5.55 km

2.94 km

2.02 km

1.32 km

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Torduff Reservoir loop from Balerno

Balerno Hill Summit

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Harlaw Reservoir

Pentland Hills Regional Park Landscape

Torduff Reservoir

Water of Leith Walkway

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