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.
Running the access road around the northern shore is pretty and allows a few miles of easy underfoot terrain while running in the Pentland Hills.

Emmie

April 5, 2021

Running

Such a beautiful spot of the countryside no matter what time of the year

Jay🌲

November 7, 2020

Running

Smooth, rolling road along the reservoir. Good Lakeside views, especially at dawn.

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1. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone

13.0km

01:55

500m

Jog this difficult 8.1-mile loop in the Pentland Hills, summiting Scald Law and Carnethy Hill with panoramic views over Glencorse Reservoir.

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2. Pentland Hills reservoir loop from Threipmuir

14.1km

01:40

270m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Torphin Wall Path – Bavelaw Castle Drive loop from Colinton

23.1km

02:41

390m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 981 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Penicuik And District, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Glencorse Reservoir Lakeside Road

1. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone

2. Pentland Hills reservoir loop from Threipmuir

3. Torphin Wall Path – Bavelaw Castle Drive loop from Colinton

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