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Water of Leith Walkway – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Curriehill

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Currie

Water of Leith Walkway – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Curriehill

Moderate

5.0

(2)

24

riders

Water of Leith Walkway – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Curriehill

01:21

21.4km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.04 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.42 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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2

7.44 km

Torduff Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Be mindful of people walking with children and dogs during weekends.

Tip by

3

7.50 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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4

13.0 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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5

14.9 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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6

15.1 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

Tip by

7

16.6 km

Pentland Hills Access Road

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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8

19.3 km

Kirkgate Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Varies between 8% and 13% with good road surfaces and fairly quiet during the week. Good for reps if you're looking at building stamina and strength on the climbs.

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B

21.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

6.29 km

3.54 km

3.05 km

785 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

5.42 km

3.11 km

2.14 km

1.93 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

38 %

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