Colinton Tunnel Murals – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from Murrayfield Stadium

Colinton Tunnel Murals – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from Murrayfield Stadium

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Colinton Tunnel Murals – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from Murrayfield Stadium

01:18

19.6km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.31 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 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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3.07 km

Water of Leith Path (Colinton)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle-friendly segment of the Water of Leith walkway. It's a nice cruise through the woods despite being directly in the city. Be sure to check out the Colinson Tunnel murals on the south end.

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4.40 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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7.51 km

Torduff Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Torduff Reservoir is a relatively small reservoir at 23 acres (9.4 hectares) just southwest of Bonaly. It sits neatly below the western flank of Torduff Hill. Nearby to the southwest …

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7.64 km

Turdoff Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Careful! Don't get stuck!

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10.1 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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12.5 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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15.9 km

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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