The Talla Reservoir is an earth work dam which traps the Talla Water. It opened in 1905 to increase the water supplies for the expanding city of Edinburgh.

The reservoir is on the quiet, hilly road that crosses the country between Tweedsmuir and St Mary's Loch. It's quite a climb from the reservoir up to the Megget Stone at the high point but well worth it for the views.

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1. Paddy Slacks Climb – The Wall of Talla Climb loop from Ettrick

101km

04:48

1,020m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Gladhouse Reservoir – The Wall of Talla Climb loop from Shawfair

160km

07:48

1,630m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Talla Reservoir – The Wall of Talla Climb loop from Lockerbie

134km

06:06

1,230m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 310 m

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Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Location: Tweedsmuir, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Trail Along the Talla Water

River Tweed

Wee Crook Café

View of Megget Reservoir

Bridge Over the River Tweed

Talla Reservoir

1. Paddy Slacks Climb – The Wall of Talla Climb loop from Ettrick

2. Gladhouse Reservoir – The Wall of Talla Climb loop from Shawfair

3. Talla Reservoir – The Wall of Talla Climb loop from Lockerbie

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