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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
West Linton

Baddinsgill Reservoir – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

Moderate

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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

02:48

9.95km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

14 m

Treeline Forestry Parking

Highlight • Other

Forestry business with parking spaces. Great access point to Baddinsgill Reservoir and the surrounding hills.

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2

4.80 km

Cauldstane Slap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

3

8.64 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Baddinsgill Reservoir is a charming little reservoir that rests peacefully in a picturesque valley along Thieves' Road, within the Pentland Hills.

It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.

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4

8.95 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Baddinsgill Reservoir opened in 1930. It's a good starting place for a loop of the hills above.

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9.95 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

2.30 km

1.22 km

453 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

2.26 km

1.02 km

453 m

296 m

207 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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