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Water of Leith Walkway – Torduff Reservoir loop from Baberton

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Water of Leith Walkway – Torduff Reservoir loop from Baberton

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Water of Leith Walkway – Torduff Reservoir loop from Baberton

01:34

14.3km

180m

Running

Moderate run. 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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.53 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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2

4.88 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

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3

7.78 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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4

10.5 km

Caffèology

Highlight • Cafe

Open on the weekend this is a great spot to stop and grab that caffeine hit (and a lovely cake) to keep you going. Great cafe run by lovely people.

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5

11.0 km

Torduff Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Torduff Reservoir is a relatively small reservoir at 23 acres (9.4 hectares) just southwest of Bonaly. It sits neatly below the western flank of Torduff Hill. Nearby to the southwest …

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6

11.6 km

Torduff Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Be mindful of people walking with children and dogs during weekends.

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7

12.4 km

Torphin Wall Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well surfaced, but well steep. Hard going up, hard going down!

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.99 km

4.43 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

2.80 km

2.62 km

2.24 km

530 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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8°C

45 %

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