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The Top 5 Lakes around Craigshill

Looking to visit the best lakes around Craigshill? 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 Craigshill’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Beecraigs Loch

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Beecraigs is actually a reservoir built between 1914 - 1918 by German prisoners of war. It was used to supply drinking water but was decommissioned as a reservoir in 1972. …

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Harperrig Reservoir

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Harperrig Reservoir was created in 1860 as part of a scheme to create a safe and reliable supply of drinking water for Edinburgh. The dam was raised in 1890 to …

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Dundas Estate Lake

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Some smooth tarmac, but a decent gravel section over the hill that can be used to get further West. Take a moment to stop here too, to admire your surroundings.

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Linlithgow Loch

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Spot the manmade islands on the loch - originally, there were piers leading to it from the loch's banks...

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Pike's Pool

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A bit overgrown when I was there which did make it a little difficult to traverse (locals were complaining about how Edinburgh council doesn’t maintain the area and they preferred …

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