Pentlands Circular via Glencourse Reservoir

To book a place on this walk it is essential to contact the walk leader (WhatsApp or text preferred) on 07548155596

Overview
From Threipmuir car park, this walk takes us up Black Hill and Harbour Hill and returns via Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs. Great views on a clear day. Good tracks and grassy hill paths throughout with small sections of road walking by the reservoirs.

Saturday 31 January 2026
Meeting time: 8:30 am
Start time: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent: 486.2m / 1595ft
Type: circular
Likely to be muddy in places. Walking boots & poles recommended.

Toilets at Harlaw reservoir near the end of the walk. Toilet facilities at Threipmuir car park may or may not be open.

Starting point
Grid reference: NT 16713 63850
Nearest postcode: EH14 7JT
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Start time: 9:00 am
Threipmuir Reservoir car park, Balerno at 9 am.

Meeting time 8.30
For car sharing from Livingston North Train station please contact Natalie Corner on 07780 750003. Walk leader will be at the start point NOT at the meeting point.

You may also like the following events from Livingston Ramblers Group:

• Next Thursday, 27th November, 09:45 am, Melrose and Abbotsford circular in Melrose
• Next Saturday, 29th November, 09:00 am, North Esk Reservoir circular in Kirknewton
• Next month, 4th December, 06:45 pm, Threipmuir & Harlaw Reservoir, Pentlands Evening Circular in Kirknewton

Also check out other Meetups in Kirknewton.