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Balerno Hill Summit – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Wester Hailes

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Balerno Hill Summit – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Wester Hailes

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Balerno Hill Summit – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Wester Hailes

02:32

39.2km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.7 km

White Chalk Mound on Leyden Road

Highlight • Structure

Quiet road into East Calder with a pile of something white in an adjacent field.

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2

15.3 km

Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

23.7 km

Riggs Climb

Highlight • Climb

Get in the right gear and grind

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4

26.1 km

Balerno Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

5

27.4 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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31.4 km

Harmeny Wood

Forest

7

34.4 km

Kirkgate Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great wee climb. Not too long, but the 9-11% grade means pacing is important.

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8

36.5 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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B

39.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

6.07 km

4.18 km

2.51 km

451 m

308 m

106 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

6.64 km

405 m

249 m

125 m

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