Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 265 out of 267 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Pentland Hills Regional Park
Location: Penicuik And District, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
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500m
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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.
April 30, 2023
Nice view across the Reservoir that can be reached from the flotterstone inn by foot.
September 25, 2020
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Location: Penicuik And District, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
4.8
(94)
883
04:43
13.0km
500m
4.8
(59)
373
02:52
8.24km
290m
4.6
(20)
192
06:10
18.1km
580m