RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Carlops

North Esk Reservoir – North Esk Hill Climb Challenge loop from Carlops

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Carlops

North Esk Reservoir – North Esk Hill Climb Challenge loop from Carlops

Moderate

19

runners

North Esk Reservoir – North Esk Hill Climb Challenge loop from Carlops

00:55

7.47km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions
1

3.12 km

North Esk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

North Esk Reservoir is an easy 5k walk from Carlops village. You can park your car in the village and choose one of the two main paths or do a …

Tip by

2

3.23 km

North Esk Hill Climb Challenge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

VERY Steep gravel climb. Great views over the Reservoir for when you need to stop for a breath

Tip by

4

4.14 km

View of Spittal Valley, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

6.23 km

View of the Pentland Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

7.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

2.52 km

964 m

359 m

300 m

149 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

1.13 km

532 m

360 m

338 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Saturday 14 November

8°C

1°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.4

417

Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn

04:31h

28.4km

1,420m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy