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Turnhouse Hill – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

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Turnhouse Hill – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

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Turnhouse Hill – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

05:32

17.4km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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1.56 km

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Climb

Not only are sheep grazing in this area, there are also new lambs so please be considerate when hiking here and keep dogs on a lead to avoid any issues

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2.79 km

Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first summit on the ridge if you’re running from the north east. Turnhouse Hill is 465m high and offers great views east over Edinburgh.

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5.49 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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6.47 km

Logan Burn Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from the side of Logan Burn here just below the Pinnacle are just simply super nice. You have the view of nearby Loganlee Reservoir to the northeast, and …

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6.85 km

Logan Burn Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Waterfalls on the Logan Burn upstream of Loganlee Reservoir. You can see them from the trail or walk up stream a little to get a better look.

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9.72 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Lake

13.0 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reaching the highway point in this through route allows you a fantastic view back across the reservoir beyond

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14.5 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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15.2 km

Glencorse Reservoir Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely underrated spot I didn't even know existed! I recommend taking a picture of the map near the Flotterstone Inn car park in case you want to go slightly off route!

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

4.22 km

3.46 km

2.26 km

Surfaces

4.74 km

3.96 km

3.08 km

2.36 km

2.26 km

700 m

250 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

98 %

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Turnhouse Hill – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Sheep Grazing Area, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Turnhouse Hill

Loganlea Reservoir

Logan Burn Valley

Logan Burn Waterfall

View of Glencorse Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir Island

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