The Pentlands Reservoir Ramble

Walks, Scotland, Midlothian
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The Pentlands Reservoir Ramble

Midlothian West Ward, Midlothian

by claud

  • 1hr 45m / 4km
  • 17

A lovely entry-level walk in the Pentlands, great for little legs, with great views across the hills and reservoir. Toilets and café too.

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  1. This walk starts at the Flotterstone Car Park EH26 0PP. There is an information point here with toilets and a cafe.

    Step 1: This walk starts at the Flotterstone Car Park EH26 0PP. There is an information point here with toilets and a cafe.

  2. Head onto the path to the left of the cafe under the trees.

    Step 2: Head onto the path to the left of the cafe under the trees.

  3. Continue straight on the earth path, passing through a wall and continuing ahead.

    Step 3: Continue straight on the earth path, passing through a wall and continuing ahead.

  4. Look out for a plaque for Charles Thomson Rees Wilson, inventor of the cloud chamber, towards the end of the path.

    Step 4: Look out for a plaque for Charles Thomson Rees Wilson, inventor of the cloud chamber, towards the end of the path.

  5. Follow the narrow path to the left and onto a tarmac track.

    Step 5: Follow the narrow path to the left and onto a tarmac track.

  6. By a junction, continue straight ahead.

    Step 6: By a junction, continue straight ahead.

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