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Threipmuir Reservoir – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Livingston South

Threipmuir Reservoir – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Livingston South

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Livingston South

03:22

55.0km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 187 m for 10 m

After 3.99 km for 40 m

After 32.2 km for 38 m

After 48.3 km for 45 m

After 49.5 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.97 km

Selm Muir Wood

Forest

20.8 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.

Tip by

21.1 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

Tip by

22.8 km

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir which offers stunning views of Threipmuir Reservoir. On weekends visitors you can get your hands on some homemade crepes from a local van parked near the Harlaw House Visitor Centre.

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27.2 km

View of Edinburgh from Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

27.8 km

Torduff Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Torduff Reservoir is a relatively small reservoir at 23 acres (9.4 hectares) just southwest of Bonaly. It sits neatly below the western flank of Torduff Hill. Nearby to the southwest is also Clubbiedean Reservoir. There is a good series of bike routes in this area that can take in both Torduff and Clubbiedean Reservoir to make use of the beautiful views of the surrounding Pentland Hills.

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31.4 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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33.0 km

Lymphoy Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Road surface a bit broken and gravely in places, but otherwise good. Horses, llamas and lovely views.

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35.8 km

Harmeny Wood

Forest

48.3 km

Camps Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1885 this viaduct once carried the single-track mineral railway which served the local industry. The railway closed in 1956 but walkers can cross or walk underneath to get a view of the 9 arches.

Tip by

55.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

13.3 km

8.70 km

4.84 km

4.79 km

4.71 km

231 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

13.5 km

6.57 km

3.33 km

2.35 km

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

12°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Livingston South

Threipmuir Reservoir

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Harlaw Reservoir

View of Edinburgh from Threipmuir Reservoir

Torduff Reservoir

Water of Leith Walkway

Lymphoy Road

Camps Viaduct

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