Milkhall Pond

Edinburgh & the Lothians

Milkhall Pond, a small disused industrial reservoir, is an important breeding ground for insects and amphibians. The reserve also includes the surrounding rough grassland, marsh and an old beech shelterbelt

Best time to visit:

June to August for dragonflies
All year round for waterfowl

Visit for:

Birdwatching
Wildflowers

Top Species:

Otter

Access

Directions
From the Leadburn cross roads south of Penicuik take the A6094 north. After 2km take the minor road on the left just after the Howegate Restaurant. Follow this narrow road until you see Milkhall Pond on the right and a small lay-by on the left opposite the entrance.

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OS Landranger Map: 66
OS Grid Reference: NT242573
Latitude: 55.80305146
Longitude: -3.20937840
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Penicuik (3 miles)