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Threipmuir Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir Overflow loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Balerno

Threipmuir Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir Overflow loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

Easy

5

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Glencorse Reservoir Overflow loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

00:21

5.27km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.02 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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2

1.26 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

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3

2.40 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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4

2.65 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Harlaw Reservoir was constructed between 1843 and 1848, at the same time as the larger Threipmuir Reservoir upstream. It's a simple gravity earth dam construction that adds to the volume of water available for Edinburgh.

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5.27 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

1.68 km

172 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

51 %

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