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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Catwalk Den Wood loop from West Linton

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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Catwalk Den Wood loop from West Linton

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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Catwalk Den Wood loop from West Linton

03:14

11.9km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.48 km

Baddingshill Farm Stone Walls

Highlight • Natural

Baddingshill farm is an open gate towards Baddingshill Reservoir and along Thieves Road to Pentlands Hills.

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4.94 km

Treeline Forestry Parking

Highlight • Other

Forestry business with parking spaces. Great access point to Baddinsgill Reservoir and the surrounding hills.

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5.60 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir is a charming little reservoir that rests peacefully in a picturesque valley along Thieves' Road, within the Pentland Hills.

It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.

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5.91 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Baddinsgill Reservoir opened in 1930. It's a good starting place for a loop of the hills above.

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6.65 km

Climb to the Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice wee climb section

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11.5 km

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Didn't realise it was a public well when I was there, not sure if it's safe drinking water. I'll investigate next time I'm here.

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11.6 km

Catwalk Den Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Linton is an attractive village with beautiful ancient buildings and a lovely selection of cafés and restaurants, including the Olde Toll Tea House and The Old Bakehouse Restaurant.

Perhaps …

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11.9 km

The Gordon Arms Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

The Gordon Arms Hotel, pub and restaurant with a very good chef and yummy food. Food is very well presented and reasonably priced. Great service. Staff is very welcoming and …

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

2.27 km

1.88 km

1.70 km

319 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

3.17 km

1.79 km

1.16 km

464 m

238 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Catwalk Den Wood loop from West Linton

Baddingshill Farm Stone Walls

Treeline Forestry Parking

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Climb to the Reservoir

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

Catwalk Den Wood

The Gordon Arms Hotel

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