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Water of Leith Walkway – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Wester Hailes

Water of Leith Walkway – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Wester Hailes

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

Water of Leith Walkway – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Wester Hailes

01:09

19.3km

200m

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: June 14, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 2.47 km for 51 m

After 9.94 km for 1.35 km

After 11.4 km for 1.00 km

After 15.5 km for 52 m

After 17.2 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

Tip by

5.60 km

Linfoy Loop

Highlight • Trail

6.40 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

The walkway begins next to Balerno High School.

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9.93 km

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great path cutting to and from the reservoirs

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11.2 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

Tip by

14.5 km

Kirkgate Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Varies between 8% and 13% with good road surfaces and fairly quiet during the week. Good for reps if you're looking at building stamina and strength on the climbs.

Tip by

19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

6.06 km

3.42 km

1.20 km

978 m

457 m

106 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

2.76 km

1.95 km

648 m

423 m

125 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 June

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Water of Leith Walkway – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Wester Hailes

Water of Leith Walkway

Linfoy Loop

Water of Leith Walkway

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

Kirkgate Hill

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