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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

01:58

7.47km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.24 km

Wester Hailes Tower Blocks

Highlight • Structure

The starting point was within the smaller tower blocks in Wester Hailes. There are many cycleways by canal paths with plenty people using them in this area and in Edinburgh in general

Tip by

2

2.62 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

Tip by

3

2.68 km

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618

Highlight • Monument

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618 is located at the edge of the cycle path - near the canal.
There are four Millennium Milepost designs - this one was designed by Andrew Rowe.

Tip by

4

2.85 km

Green Railway Bridge on National Cycle Route 75

Highlight • Bridge

Nice green old railway bridge on the old railway path - followes the NCN National Route 75

Tip by

5

3.45 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 …

Tip by

6

3.86 km

River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

4.13 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

Tip by

B

7.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

1.28 km

661 m

318 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

3.15 km

427 m

213 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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