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Harperrig Reservoir

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Harperrig Reservoir

Recommended by 15 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Pentland Hills Regional Park

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    1. Cairns Castle & East Cairn Hill loop from Harperrig Loch — Pentland Hills

    13.2km

    04:02

    430m

    420m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 13, 2023

    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 provide a more reliable source of water to the mills downstream.
    The reservoir is known to be populated by otters as well as several species of wetland bird and the rare stonefly.

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      Elevation 280 m

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      Location: Kirknewton, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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