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View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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Penicuik And District

View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

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View of Glencorse Reservoir – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Easter Howgate

02:34

8.76km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

233 m

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

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2

2.18 km

Glencorse Reservoir Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely underrated spot I didn't even know existed! I recommend taking a picture of the map near the Flotterstone Inn car park in case you want to go slightly off route!

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3

2.55 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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4

2.60 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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5

2.95 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views in the evening

Tip by

6

4.68 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

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

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7

6.61 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 …

Tip by

8

7.94 km

View of Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the tarmac road leading to Glencorse Reservoir you can gaze up at the short but steep ascent to reach the summit of Turnhouse Hill

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B

8.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

2.61 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.05 km

1.64 km

1.42 km

304 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

36 %

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