Pentland Hills Access Road – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

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Pentland Hills Access Road – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

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Pentland Hills Access Road – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

01:07

9.38km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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227 m

Pentland Hills Access Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Starting at Harlaw Car Park this is an easy way to get up into the Pentlands

Tip by

1.53 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Lake

5.79 km

Bavelaw Castle Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steep, tree-lined drive up to Bavelaw castle. Reliably car-free. Especially beautiful at dawn.

Tip by

6.56 km

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great path cutting to and from the reservoirs

Tip by

7.83 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.

Tip by

9.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.30 km

2.24 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.26 km

1.62 km

1.09 km

310 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

5°C

7 %

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Pentland Hills Access Road – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Lennox Tower

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Bavelaw Castle Drive

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

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