Pentland Way (Cross Borders Drove Road to Glencorse Reservoir)

Hiking Hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 17.30 km
Elevation gain 1028 m
Elevation loss 958 m
Altitude minimum 188 m
Altitude maximum 579 m
Altitude Start 226 m
Altitude End 296 m
Estimated hiking time 6 h 50 min
Difficulty Hard

17.30 km loop hiking starting from Glencorse Reservoir. Elevation gain is 1028 m, with altitude ranging from 188 m to 579 m. Estimated time: 6 h 50 min. Starting town: Glencorse Reservoir (Alba / Scotland, Royaume-Uni).

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 787 m across 6.06 km, with an average slope of 13.0%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 6.41 km): +582 m over 3.11 km, average slope 18.7%
  • Climb 2 (at km 16.32 km): +205 m over 2.96 km, average slope 6.9%

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