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Glencorse Reservoir – Allemuir Hill Loop from Glencorse

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Glencorse Reservoir – Allemuir Hill Loop from Glencorse

Agnieszka planned a hike

June 19, 2022

Glencorse Reservoir – Allemuir Hill Loop from Glencorse

Moderate

04:04

14.3km

3.5km/h

320m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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590 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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925 m

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Settlement

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

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2.90 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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7.34 km

View from Allermuir Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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8.21 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

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

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10.2 km

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

Highlight • Structure

Castlelaw Fort was home to an Iron Age community. There are a series of ditches and ramparts that would have formed a strong defence. The earth house which is known …

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11.7 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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11.8 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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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

3.69 km

2.65 km

1.47 km

787 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

2.62 km

1.83 km

1.43 km

1.39 km

280 m

< 100 m

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Glencorse Reservoir – Allemuir Hill Loop from Glencorse

Flotterstone Inn

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Glencorse Reservoir

View from Allermuir Hill

Fala Knowe Junction

Castlelaw Fort and Earth House

View of Glencorse Reservoir from the treeline.

Shelter Belt Path, Glencorse Reservoir

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