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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

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Baddinsgill Reservoir – Baddinsgill Reservoir loop from Pentland Hills

02:48

9.95km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14 m

Treeline Forestry Parking

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Forestry business with parking spaces. Great access point to Baddinsgill Reservoir and the surrounding hills.

Tip by

4.80 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir is a charming little reservoir that rests peacefully in a picturesque valley along Thieves' Road, within the Pentland Hills.

It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.

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8.95 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir

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Baddinsgill Reservoir opened in 1930. It's a good starting place for a loop of the hills above.

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9.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

2.44 km

1.20 km

416 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

2.29 km

1.02 km

416 m

230 m

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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