Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse Reservoir

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Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse Reservoir

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4.5

(2)

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Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse Reservoir

00:46

2.87km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

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959 m

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Highlight • Settlement

A place where a wee river is passing through a meadow.

Tip by

1.13 km

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep up and down. Just rideable on the ups and a blast on the descents.

Tip by

1.51 km

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The Flotterstone information point is managed by Edinburgh city council. There are information boards here as well as a toilet and the cafe.
Cafe open 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00 at weekends) but closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tip by

1.66 km

Flotterstone Inn

Highlight • Pub

It's lovely so sit here after a proper hike

Tip by

2.24 km

View of Turnhouse Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the tarmac road leading to Glencorse Reservoir you can gaze up at the short but steep ascent to reach the summit of Turnhouse Hill

Tip by

2.87 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.23 km

924 m

707 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.07 km

959 m

682 m

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

10°C

-1°C

33 %

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Flotterstone Inn – View of Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse Reservoir

Highland Cattle at Swanston Farm, Pentland Hills

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

Flotterstone Inn

View of Turnhouse Hill

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