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View from Allermuir Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Fairmilehead

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View from Allermuir Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Fairmilehead

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View from Allermuir Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Fairmilehead

04:23

14.3km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

View from Allermuir Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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2

2.71 km

Fala Knowe Junction

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A major track junction in the dip to the north of Fala Knowe.

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3

4.65 km

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

Highlight • Structure

Castlelaw Fort was home to an Iron Age community. There are a series of ditches and ramparts that would have formed a strong defence. The earth house which is known …

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6.67 km

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This path leads to and from Glencorse Reservoir, offering breathtaking views of the water and surrounding hills. The route takes you past a serene forest on one side and a charming stone wall on the other.

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5

7.17 km

Glencorse Reservoir

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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 …

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6

7.84 km

Glencorse Reservoir Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely underrated spot I didn't even know existed! I recommend taking a picture of the map near the Flotterstone Inn car park in case you want to go slightly off route!

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7

8.87 km

View of Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the tarmac road leading to Glencorse Reservoir you can gaze up at the short but steep ascent to reach the summit of Turnhouse Hill

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8

9.45 km

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

4.75 km

3.78 km

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.12 km

2.39 km

2.17 km

1.81 km

982 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 29 May

20°C

9°C

83 %

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