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Colinton Tunnel Murals – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Slateford

Colinton Tunnel Murals – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Slateford

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Colinton Tunnel Murals – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Slateford

01:46

30.5km

250m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 546 m for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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573 m

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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2.63 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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5.36 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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7.91 km

Linfoy Loop

Highlight • Trail

12.3 km

Harlaw Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir …

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14.6 km

Harmeny Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Ravelrig Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This short sharp climb surprised me the first time, not quite a single track road but still tight when cars are coming at you.

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23.0 km

Scott Russell Aqueduct

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Look down at the traffic jams on the bypass as you pedal along the canal

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30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

10.6 km

4.72 km

1.14 km

901 m

507 m

139 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

8.10 km

1.04 km

820 m

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

18°C

13°C

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Colinton Tunnel Murals – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Slateford

Slateford Aqueduct

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Water of Leith Walkway

Linfoy Loop

Harlaw Reservoir

Ravelrig Road Climb

Scott Russell Aqueduct

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