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Harlaw Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Balerno

Hiking trails & Routes

Harlaw Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Balerno

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Harlaw Reservoir – View of Glencorse Reservoir loop from Balerno

04:56

16.0km

550m

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: May 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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704 m

Harmeny Wood

Forest

2

2.52 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir …

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3

2.77 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Harlaw Reservoir was constructed between 1843 and 1848, at the same time as the larger Threipmuir Reservoir upstream. It's a simple gravity earth dam construction that adds to the volume of water available for Edinburgh.

Tip by

4

4.28 km

Black Hill Path

Highlight • Trail

5

6.49 km

Black Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

8.96 km

Bell's Hill

Highlight • Summit

7

9.75 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reaching the highway point in this through route allows you a fantastic view back across the reservoir beyond

Tip by

8

11.4 km

Black Springs

Highlight • River

9

11.9 km

Treservoir Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

B

16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

2.83 km

1.88 km

1.65 km

Surfaces

6.62 km

3.01 km

2.75 km

1.69 km

1.22 km

605 m

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Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

8°C

56 %

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