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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Bathgate

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Bathgate

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Bathgate

06:51

103km

1,000m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.2 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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17.8 km

Kents Cottage

Ruins

2

22.8 km

View of the Forth Bridge from the John Muir Way

Highlight • Bridge

The John Muir Way runs 135 miles (217 km) across central Scotland from Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde to John Muir's birthplace Dunbar on the Firth of Forth. It …

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31.7 km

Beach

Beach

34.1 km

The Warrens

Forest

5

35.0 km

View of the Firth of Forth

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful gravel section that hugs the coastline, with views out to the North Sea and of the Firth of Forth. Take a break at one of the secluded beaches!

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42.3 km

Cramond Foreshore

Beach

7

43.4 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful and inspiring all year around. Very good riding surfaces.

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8

59.6 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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9

60.3 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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10

62.9 km

Torduff Reservoir to Harlaw Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A mixture of road, fresh smooth tarmac and pretty rough farm track. This is a great way up and down to the Pentland Hills, passing Torduff and Clubbiedean reservoirs.

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68.6 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Lake

12

69.2 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

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13

69.4 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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82.6 km

Selm Muir Wood

Forest

B

103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

30.5 km

15.5 km

12.3 km

7.17 km

3.65 km

338 m

Surfaces

65.1 km

18.5 km

9.56 km

5.47 km

2.86 km

1.61 km

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

19 %

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