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Glencorse Reservoir – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Oxgangs

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Glencorse Reservoir – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Oxgangs

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66

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Glencorse Reservoir – View from Allermuir Hill loop from Oxgangs

02:28

18.3km

640m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.47 km

Capelaw Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Forth valley

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2

5.33 km

Harbour Hill North-Eastern Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tough going up, tough going down. Steep slope up the North-Eastern face of Harbour Hill

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3

5.70 km

View from Harbour Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marshy path to the top of harbour hill but worth it for the view.

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4

6.25 km

Maiden's Cleugh

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good muddy trail to get your Pentlands route started! Ace sprint down the other side.

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5

7.77 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to …

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6

11.7 km

Fala Knowe Junction

Highlight • Trail

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

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7

12.3 km

View from Allermuir Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have one of the best views of Edinburgh and the coast. Also recommended at night!

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8

13.5 km

Caerketton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sitting on the very edge of the Pentland Hills, with a great view over Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the east, it's a fantastic hike from the city.

From the …

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B

18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

6.96 km

1.66 km

643 m

539 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

5.96 km

3.65 km

1.17 km

254 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

36 %

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