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Colinton Tunnel Mural

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Colinton Tunnel Mural

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    1. The Meldons Road – Moor Road – Scottish Borders loop from Slateford

    88.6km

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    740m

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Moderate

    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

    Moderate

    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    April 28, 2021

    A community art project has turned this ex railway tunnel into a great attraction.

      July 31, 2023

      Built in 1874 as part of the Balerno branch line, reopened in 1980 as a walkway, and it is now a popular tourist destination.
      The tunnel is decorated with a mural depicting the history of Colinton and the surrounding area, created by Chris Rutterford and finished in 2008.
      The tunnel is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bats, owls, and foxes.

        August 11, 2025

        This is a super photo stop. The tunnel is beautifully decorated with striking murals and is illuminated too so it sheds a bit more light on the topic!

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

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