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View of Turnhouse Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Bell's Hill

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Penicuik And District

View of Turnhouse Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Bell's Hill

Moderate

4.9

(9)

205

hikers

View of Turnhouse Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Bell's Hill

02:05

7.40km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

1.63 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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2

1.68 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

It can get quite technical in certain parts of the trail and perhaps more suitable for mountain bikers in certain segments. But if you are going slow on gravel bike, you should be fine (that's what I did).

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3

2.99 km

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Settlement

A place where a wee river is passing through a meadow.

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4

3.24 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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5

3.82 km

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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6

3.97 km

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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7

6.42 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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B

7.40 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.65 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.67 km

1.33 km

201 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

10°C

-1°C

33 %

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