The Top 11 Lakes around West End

Looking to visit the best lakes around West End? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of West End’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Glencorse Reservoir

Dunsapie Loch

Torduff Reservoir

Dunsapie Loch Toad Migration

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Glencorse Reservoir
Hiking Highlight
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.
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Dunsapie Loch
Hiking Highlight
The Dunsapie Loch invites you to linger.
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Torduff Reservoir
Hiking Highlight
Torduff Reservoir is man made and yet is has been described as feeling like a secret of nature - you'll likely feel the same!

It's fed by a burn, surrounded …
Tip by Adie
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Dunsapie Loch Toad Migration
Hiking Highlight
Every spring, thousands of toads make their annual migration from Arthur's Seat to Dunsapie Loch, a small lake located in Holyrood Park. The toads hibernate in the crevices and crannies …
Tip by Matt Charnley
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