Glencorse Reservoir – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

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Glencorse Reservoir – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

Moderate

5.0

(1)

110

runners

Glencorse Reservoir – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Easter Howgate

01:29

13.8km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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2.83 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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6.93 km

Logan Burn Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

The path between the hills is really beautiful!

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8.21 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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10.0 km

Glencorse Reservoir Lakeside Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Glencorse Reservoir is held back by an earth dam built in the early 1820's. The water was used to power the mills downstream and provide drinking water to Edinburgh …

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11.7 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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