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View from Harbour Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Castlelaw

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Penicuik And District

View from Harbour Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Castlelaw

Moderate

5.0

(1)

27

hikers

View from Harbour Hill – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Castlelaw

02:37

8.55km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.26 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

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

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2

3.39 km

Capelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth valley

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3

4.58 km

View from Harbour Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marshy path to the top of harbour hill but worth it for the view.

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4

5.13 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

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5

6.65 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

7.15 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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7

7.20 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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B

8.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

3.05 km

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

3.05 km

1.86 km

386 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Sunday 18 October

11°C

-1°C

34 %

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