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Harperrig Reservoir – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Balerno

Harperrig Reservoir – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno

Moderate

3.0

(1)

96

riders

Harperrig Reservoir – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno

01:41

39.2km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

784 m

Pleasant, low-traffic road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Glenbrook Road, a very nice and pleasant shaded road west of Balerno. Good tarmac and low-traffic.

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2

14.5 km

Sustained Climb Out of Livingston

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely winding road to Harburn, and then a kick up to join the Lang Wang

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3

29.6 km

Harperrig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Calm & cool spot to stop & catch a breath - much better when it's on your right & the wind is with you, than when it's on your left …

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4

38.7 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

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B

39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

17.1 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

455 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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