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Overview

A walk under the stars beside two of the Pentlands Reservoirs, Threpmuir & Harlaw

We will start from Threpmuir car park walking beside the reservoir & along the dam, through woodland to reach Black Springs where we will head up a small incline through woodland to reach Harlaw reservoir. We will walk around Harlaw & join the track beside Threpmuir once again to return to the start point. 

We will see the lights of Edinburgh & may be lucky enough to see owls or geese which are seen in the area.

Thursday, 19 December 2024
Meeting time:
6:10 pm
Start time:
6:45 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
46.6m / 153ft
Type:
circular

The route is along countryside & woodland paths some of which may have puddles or be muddy after rain. There is one short stony path up an incline so I would recommend wearing walking boots. Being in the Pentlands the paths are unlit & so please bring a headtorch with you & a walking pole may be useful on the uphill section.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03704 68619
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
wide.jumped.charge
Meeting time:
6:10 pm

Meet at Livingston North Railway Station lower car park (Glasgow side) for car sharing at 6.10pm

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16713 63851
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7JT
what3words:
daunted.goofy.scare
Start time:
6:45 pm

Threpmuir Reservoir Car Park, Mansfield Road, Balerno EH14 7JT at 6.45pm.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking