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Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park

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Edinburgh
Old Town

Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park

Hard

4.2

(35)

145

riders

Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park

02:59

42.9km

410m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle adventure with the Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley, a difficult ride that takes you deep into the picturesque Pentland Hills Regional Park. This route covers 26.7 miles (42.9 km) with a significant 1360 feet (415 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.7 km for 176 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.53 km

Uplands Roast Coffee Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and speedy service at reasonable prices

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2

2.36 km

Alpkit Edinburgh Outdoor Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome to Alpkit Edinburgh! Our first Scottish store is finally open. Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take a look round the store.

Check out more here: alpkit.com/pages/edinburgh

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3

17.2 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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4

20.0 km

Loganlea Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Completed in 1851, Loganlea Reservoir is dammed by a wall standing 59 feet (18 m) high, and can hold 118 million imperial gallons of water. Today it's a popular fishing …

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5

25.9 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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6

29.2 km

Torduff Reservoir to Harlaw Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A mixture of road, fresh smooth tarmac and pretty rough farm track. This is a great way up and down to the Pentland Hills, passing Torduff and Clubbiedean reservoirs.

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7

35.5 km

Colinton Tunnel Mural

Highlight • Structure

Scotland's largest historical mural, celebrates the industrial, social, artistic and literary history of the local community.

The Colinton Tunnel Project has been carried out in 2019-2020 by a team of …

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

13.2 km

6.15 km

4.34 km

2.85 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

24.6 km

5.39 km

5.06 km

3.89 km

3.38 km

506 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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6°C

41 %

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