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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

06:49

103km

980m

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: June 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 57.9 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.7 km

Kents Cottage

Ruins

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 is named after John Muir, the famous conservationist who founded America’s National Parks. The trail is a unique journey on a fully waymarked trail for cyclists and walkers through the country’s natural, cultural, and industrial heritage. It covers a wide range of scenery, from upland paths, rolling farmland, canal towpaths, woodlands, and country parks. There are even sections of beaches and clifftops in the east coast section. Here at Abercorn, you have fine, uninterrupted views of the Forth Bridge, an iconic symbol of Scotland that is one of the most famous bridges in the United Kingdom.

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31.7 km

Beach

34.1 km

The Warrens

Forest

35.0 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!

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42.3 km

Cramond Foreshore

Beach

43.4 km

Silverknowes Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

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

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44.9 km

Wardie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good cycling path along the coastline

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59.3 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.

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59.9 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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62.5 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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