Start
230 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
55.88, -3.24 · rel 19763740
55.88, -3.24 · rel 19763740
Pentland Way (Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston)
4,9 km from Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston through alpine terrain and mountains.
Glencorse Reservoir
→
Swanston
linear
4,9km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
Allermuir Hill
summit ·
on the route
4,9 km
100%
Fala Knowe
summit ·
209 m off route
4,9 km
100%
Caerketton Hill
summit ·
414 m off route
4,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
185 m
–
482 m
0 km
2,4 km
4,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
326 m elevation
Halfway
458 m elevation
Three quarters
273 m elevation
Finish
190 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Pentland Way (Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston) is 4.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Pentland Way (Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston) takes approximately 1h 13min to complete.
No, Pentland Way (Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston. Plan ahead for return transport.
Pentland Way (Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston) starts at Glencorse Reservoir.
Pentland Way (Glencorse Reservoir to Swanston) is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.