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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

02:24

36.8km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.93 km for 176 m

After 31.4 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.46 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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2

4.75 km

Green Railway Bridge on National Cycle Route 75

Highlight • Bridge

Nice green old railway bridge on the old railway path - followes the NCN National Route 75

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3

5.35 km

Colinton Tunnel Mural

Highlight • Structure

Scotland's largest historical mural, celebrates the industrial, social, artistic and literary history of the local community.

The Colinton Tunnel Project has been carried out in 2019-2020 by a team of …

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4

6.01 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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5

8.75 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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6

18.7 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

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7

19.0 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

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8

35.0 km

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

Highlight • Bridge

Union Canal Bridge Harrison Road - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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B

36.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

6.40 km

5.88 km

1.57 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

9.61 km

2.43 km

1.93 km

689 m

629 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

6°C

30 %

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