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Location: Longstone, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park

42.9km

02:59

410m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

36.0km

02:31

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Haymarket

22.3km

01:25

160m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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JohnF

June 18, 2020

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.

Neil Robertson

November 29, 2020

Specially commissioned artwork to bring life to the previously unadorned tunnel, this was done with the installation of a much improved lighting system.

Charlie B

December 23, 2020

Nice picturesque ride with areas where you have to get off and walk.

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Location: Longstone, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Colinton Tunnel Mural

1. Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park

2. Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Haymarket

3. Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Haymarket

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