Edinburgh Nature Walk: Glencorse & Loganlea Reservoir Loop (Small Group)

This walk hits the sweet spot between fresh air, greenery, and that “escape the city” feeling- without actually straying too far from Edinburgh.

We’ll start with a coffee from Pentlands Cafe Express before setting off, and later there’s an option to stop at Loganlea Fishing Café for another cuppa or snack. Toilets are available at the start of the walk.

🌱 About the Walk

Duration:

Around 4 hours if we include Carnethy Hill, or about 3 hours if we stick to the reservoir loop.

Pace:

Gentle and steady from Flotterstone Inn to Glencorse and Loganlea Reservoir, with plenty of breaks for tea, snacks, and soaking up the views.

If the group decides to tackle Carnethy Hill, the path is well-trodden but steep and uneven—definitely a leg-burner! Totally worth it for the panoramic views of the Pentlands, Edinburgh, and beyond, plus all the endorphins.

Route & Options:

If we skip Carnethy Hill, the walk will go from Flotterstone → Glencorse → Loganlea Reservoir (coffee stop optional) → back along the same path.

If the group chooses Carnethy Hill, we’ll create a loop up and around the hill. The whole group must agree—no one gets left behind!

🌱 Group Style

This isn’t a guided tour—it’s a shared adventure. I’ll loosely organise the walk and keep us on track, but the route is shaped by the group. Expect lots of chat, nature connection, and the occasional spontaneous photo stop.

We’ll meet at 10:15am outside Pentlands Cafe Express for a brief chat and route overview before setting off. Look for the girl with the buzzed hair—that’s me!

🌱 What to Bring

Comfy walking shoes/boots with good grip

Raincoat (because Scotland ☔)

Snacks, water, and a mug if you’d like a tea break

Camera if you fancy capturing the views

Microfibre towel if you want to dip your feet in the stream

Poles if you prefer them (especially useful for Carnethy Hill)

Any medication you may need (e.g., inhalers)

Note: Signal is very limited from Flotterstone Inn onwards.

🌱 Dogs

Dogs are very welcome 🐾 Please bring a lead, water, and poo bags.

🌱 Getting There

Public Transport:

From Princes Street (stop PV), take bus 101A straight to Flotterstone Inn.

On Sundays, I’ll aim to get everyone back for the 15:26 bus; after that, the next one isn’t until 18:50.

Driving:

Parking at Flotterstone Inn (£2 donation). The walk loops back to your car or bus stop.

🌱 Extra Notes

Read the walk description carefully to make sure this suits your ability.

Know your limits, especially if we tackle Carnethy Hill.

We’ll be taking photos during the walk—let me know if you’d rather not be included.

🌱 Pricing

This walk is donation-based. Your support helps me cover my time so I can keep running these adventures.

👉 If this sounds like your kind of Sunday, sign up and come along! Can’t wait to see some of you out in the Pentlands 🌿✨

Gracie

@the.gracie.adventures