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Glencorse Reservoir

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Glencorse Reservoir

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Please check local regulations for: Pentland Hills Regional Park

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    1. Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park

    42.9km

    02:59

    410m

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    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    August 29, 2024

    Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to Edinburgh. Today, the reservoir still supplies water to 450,000 people. The reservoir was created by constructing a dam, which is 77 feet (23.5 m) at its highest point.

      September 25, 2021

      Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to Edinburgh. Today, the reservoir still supplies water to 450,000 people.

      The reservoir was created by constructing a dam, which in is 77 feet (23.5 m) at its highest point.

        April 8, 2025

        Stunning views. Path gets very gravelly so care needed if you are less experienced off-road

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

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