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United Kingdom
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Lothian
Edinburgh
Hutchison/Chesser

Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Slateford

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Hutchison/Chesser

Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Slateford

Hard

2

riders

Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Slateford

04:15

65.2km

780m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 127 m for 8 m

After 64.0 km for 11 m

After 65.2 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.96 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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2

2.63 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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3

5.20 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

10.9 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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12.0 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Lake

6

12.6 km

Glencorse Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

Unless absolutely sure of conditions, use the path

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7

12.8 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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14.8 km

Bavelaw Marsh

Lake

9

15.1 km

Exponential Hill Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a great bike section with a nice approach over the bridge and causeway of Threipmuir Reservoir that has great views over each side. Exponential Hill itself is a …

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10

31.7 km

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

And it is always windy up on the moor road and most of the times it is a brisk head wind, regardless of if you go south or north. The …

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54.8 km

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

63.4 km

Coppiced hazel wood

Forest

63.8 km

Corner wood

Forest

B

65.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

16.3 km

12.4 km

11.6 km

3.62 km

2.01 km

139 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

22.0 km

5.85 km

3.70 km

2.40 km

209 m

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Friday 17 July

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8°C

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