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Colinton Tunnel Murals – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from University of Edinburgh

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Merchiston

Colinton Tunnel Murals – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from University of Edinburgh

Moderate

5.0

(1)

110

runners

Colinton Tunnel Murals – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from University of Edinburgh

01:07

10.6km

80m

Running

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.47 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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6.14 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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3

6.91 km

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618 is located at the edge of the cycle path - near the canal.
There are four Millennium Milepost designs - this one was designed by Andrew Rowe.

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7.57 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Slateford Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith. It was completed in 1822 and is around 150m in length with 8 arches in total.

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7.80 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Impressive building on Lanark Road - looks from the street as a normal Bridge - but when you stand on top of it i was positively surprised.
The Slateford Aqueduct …

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9.75 km

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

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

4.46 km

628 m

217 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

3.71 km

129 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

2°C

51 %

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