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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

00:28

6.69km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.49 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

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2.66 km

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great path cutting to and from the reservoirs

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4.35 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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5.96 km

Harlaw Reservoir was constructed between 1843 and 1848, at the same time as the larger Threipmuir Reservoir upstream. It's a simple gravity earth dam construction that adds to the volume of water available for Edinburgh.

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6.28 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir …

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6.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.31 km

979 m

150 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.19 km

1.02 km

550 m

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

11°C

89 %

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Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir

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