Pentland Hills: Glencorse Reservoir Walk
Edinburgh
The Glencorse Reservoir walk is one of the most dog friendly routes in the Pentland Hills, following a short waymarked circuit from the Flotterstone Ranger Centre through woodland and along the shores of this beautiful reservoir. It is an ideal outing for dogs of all ages and abilities, with gentle gradients and well maintained paths throughout.
Dogs are welcome and regularly seen off lead on quieter sections of the route. The path follows a mix of woodland trails and a minor access road along the reservoir, with a gentle climb towards Castlelaw before looping back to the car park. Parking is at the Flotterstone pay and display car park, which has toilets and ranger information. The area can be busy at weekends but the paths are wide enough to manage dogs comfortably.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 4.3 km (2.7 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 15 min
- Walk Type
- Reservoir, Woodland
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Ranger centre with toilets and walking information at Flotterstone car park.
- Parking
- Pay and display car park at Flotterstone Ranger Centre, just off the A702.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Pentland Hills: Glencorse Reservoir Walk, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
The Byre At Brothershiels
Sleeps 4 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £673 / 7 nights
Greenbank Farm Cottage
Sleeps 4 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £572 / 7 nights
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentland Hills: Glencorse Reservoir Walk dog friendly?
Yes, the Glencorse Reservoir walk is one of the most dog friendly routes in the Pentland Hills, earning a rating of 8.5 out of 10. It's well suited to dogs of all ages and abilities, thanks to gentle gradients and well maintained paths throughout the loop.
Can dogs be off lead at Pentland Hills: Glencorse Reservoir Walk?
Dogs are welcome off lead on the quieter sections of the route and are regularly seen doing just that. The path does include a minor access road along the reservoir, so it's worth keeping that in mind and reading the terrain as you go.
What should I know before visiting Pentland Hills: Glencorse Reservoir Walk with my dog?
Parking is at the Flotterstone pay and display car park, just off the A702, which also has toilets and a ranger centre with walking information — handy before you set off. The area can get busy at weekends, but the paths are wide enough to manage dogs comfortably even when it's popular.
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