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Scald Law – Glencorse Reservoir Loop from Balerno

Denise Bond

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Scald Law – Glencorse Reservoir Loop from Balerno

Denise Bond planned a hike

June 20, 2021

Scald Law – Glencorse Reservoir Loop from Balerno

Hard

06:50

21.4km

3.1km/h

590m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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3.09 km

Hare Hill Path Junction

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There is a path to the right that takes you either up Hare Hill, or traverses below the top through to the Logan valley above the Howe.

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4.56 km

West Kip and East Kip

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West Kip is higher at 551m than its neighbour East Kip 534m. The pair make a nice ridge walk with good views across to Scald Law. Normally walked on the …

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6.44 km

Scald Law Summit

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Highest point in the Pentlands and certainly expansive views over the near and far hills. Almost always windy up top so worth remembering!

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7.97 km

Carnethy Hill

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Carnethy Hill stands at 573m on the Pentland Hills ridgeline. It's only 3m shorter than neighbouring Scald Law and offers great views over the Pentlands, Edinburgh and far across Scotland.

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9.34 km

Turnhouse Hill

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Best accessed while walking or running. I attempted it on the gravel bike last year and had to push most of it! 😂

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13.2 km

Glencorse Reservoir

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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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17.0 km

Logan Burn Valley

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The views from the side of Logan Burn here just below the Pinnacle are just simply super nice. You have the view of nearby Loganlee Reservoir to the northeast, and …

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21.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.66 km

5.55 km

5.44 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

6.63 km

6.28 km

5.04 km

2.35 km

563 m

478 m

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Scald Law – Glencorse Reservoir Loop from Balerno

Hare Hill Path Junction

West Kip and East Kip

Scald Law Summit

Carnethy Hill

Turnhouse Hill

Glencorse Reservoir

Logan Burn Valley

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