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Glencorse Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Penicuik And District

Glencorse Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Glencorse Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

03:18

11.6km

250m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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233 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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378 m

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The Flotterstone information point is managed by Edinburgh city council. There are information boards here as well as a toilet and the cafe.
Cafe open 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00 at weekends) but closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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2.83 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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6.92 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

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

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8.65 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views in the evening

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9.00 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

Highlight • Lake

Runs right next to a small forest. Above are wooden chairs to sit

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9.04 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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9.42 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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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

4.16 km

2.45 km

Surfaces

4.89 km

2.31 km

2.15 km

1.23 km

714 m

250 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

18°C

13°C

48 %

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Glencorse Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Flotterstone Inn

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Glencorse Reservoir

Fala Knowe Junction

View of Glencorse Reservoir

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir Island

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