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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno

00:44

10.8km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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583 m

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

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874 m

Path to Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

can be very muddy but a great link up path to use.

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4.63 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

Tip by

4.87 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

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6.48 km

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.

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6.73 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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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

3.50 km

2.07 km

1.22 km

532 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.15 km

2.02 km

1.26 km

532 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 20 June

21°C

7°C

3 %

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno

Water of Leith Walkway

Balerno Inn

Path to Harlaw Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Threipmuir Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir

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