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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno

02:54

30.9km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 24.2 km for 375 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.77 km

Balerno Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

2

2.19 km

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great path cutting to and from the reservoirs

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3

2.96 km

Exponential Hill Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a great bike section with a nice approach over the bridge and causeway of Threipmuir Reservoir that has great views over each side. Exponential Hill itself is a …

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4

4.08 km

Descent to Bavelaw Path, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.06 km

The Red Road, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Re-surfaced section makes this a nice climb (or descent) on a gravel bike or hardtail MTB

Tip by

6

18.8 km

Yellow Brick Road MTB track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A little rocky.

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7

27.6 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

Tip by

8

27.8 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

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B

30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.56 km

5.42 km

5.35 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

6.07 km

2.57 km

1.95 km

830 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

2°C

45 %

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