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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

04:10

70.4km

680m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.93 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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 muralists helped by young school kids, youth groups and other volunteers from the community. The project outcome has been to transform the former rail tunnel from a dark, dank no-go area to an enchanting display in a well lit tunnel.

The design concept is based on the poem ‘From a Railway Carriage’ by Robert Louis Stevenson, presenting a visual description of the delight of a child's rail journey, plus links to various elements of Colinton's history.

The Colinton Tunnel, built in the 1800s, formed part of the Balerno branch railway line from Slateford to Balerno until it was closed in 1967. It is now part of Sustrans NCN75 running alongside the Water of Leith.

Tip by

6.01 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

Tip by

8.59 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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14.3 km

Pentland Hills Access Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Starting at Harlaw Car Park this is an easy way to get up into the Pentlands

Tip by

15.3 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Lake

16.2 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

18.2 km

Bavelaw Marsh

Lake

37.5 km

Almondell Country Park

Highlight • Bridge

I think this needs re-classified, given the nature of the surfaces in Almondell I would not suggest it to be suitable for a road bike. MTB/Hybrid/CX/Gravel bikes should have no issue.

Tip by

54.3 km

Gravel and beach view

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!

Tip by

55.2 km

The Warrens

Forest

58.6 km

Long Green Wood

Forest

61.7 km

Cramond Brig

Highlight • Bridge

Historic bridge that once joined Edinburgh and West Lothian.

Tip by

70.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

16.5 km

16.0 km

13.8 km

5.21 km

2.31 km

Surfaces

42.2 km

15.9 km

6.30 km

3.08 km

2.72 km

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

23°C

13°C

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

Colinton Tunnel Mural

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Torduff Reservoir to Harlaw Path

Pentland Hills Access Road

Threipmuir Reservoir

Almondell Country Park

Gravel and beach view

Cramond Brig

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