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In the heart of
Pentlands Regional park North Esk Reservoir
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Caption: About North Esk Reservoir
The reservoir was built by a consortium of Penicuik mill owners in 1850 to help regulate the flow of water in the river to give a constant supply to the numerous paper mills which had sprung up in the valley. The engineer responsible was Thomas Stevenson, father of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Caption: The walk starts here past an old mill which is now a private house.
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Caption: This is a lovely walk, full of variety and contrast. In the beginning it is in a beautiful secluded Glen and then opens out cross a grassy hillside with magnificent views along the Pentland ridge.
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Caption: Cross the North Esk river via the bridge.
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Caption: The moorland is covered in Cotton-grass in the months of May and June
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Caption: Take some time to enjoy the view over the reservoir. The islands in the reservoir is home to many migrating birds during the summer months. So be sure to take your binoculars with you.
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