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Glencorse Reservoir – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Loanhead

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Lothian

Poltonhall And District

Glencorse Reservoir – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Loanhead

Hard

4.5

(4)

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Glencorse Reservoir – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Loanhead

03:05

43.4km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 15.4 km for 59 m

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11.4 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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14.2 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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15.5 km

Logan Burn Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

Best with a down hill mtb

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18.0 km

Exponential Hill Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a great bike section with a nice approach over the bridge and causeway of Threipmuir Reservoir that has great views over each side. Exponential Hill itself is a …

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20.2 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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20.5 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

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21.1 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Lake

21.8 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir …

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27.6 km

Torduff Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Torduff Reservoir is a relatively small reservoir at 23 acres (9.4 hectares) just southwest of Bonaly. It sits neatly below the western flank of Torduff Hill. Nearby to the southwest …

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27.9 km

Torduff Reservoir

Lake

43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

8.39 km

7.67 km

5.41 km

4.31 km

4.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

7.89 km

3.84 km

3.55 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Glencorse Reservoir – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Loanhead

Glencorse Reservoir

Loganlea Reservoir

Logan Burn Stepping Stones

Exponential Hill Tree-Lined Avenue

Threipmuir Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

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Torduff Reservoir

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