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Colinton Tunnel Murals – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Haymarket

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Colinton Tunnel Murals – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Haymarket

Moderate

5.0

(1)

265

riders

Colinton Tunnel Murals – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Haymarket

01:54

31.2km

280m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.93 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.96 km

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.

Tip by

2

4.68 km

Water of Leith Path (Colinton)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle-friendly segment of the Water of Leith walkway. It's a nice cruise through the woods despite being directly in the city. Be sure to check out the Colinson Tunnel murals on the south end.

Tip by

3

6.01 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

Tip by

4

8.75 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

Tip by

5

11.3 km

Linfoy Loop

Highlight • Trail

6

17.9 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 …

Tip by

7

22.5 km

Turdoff Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Careful! Don't get stuck!

Tip by

8

22.6 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 …

Tip by

22.9 km

Torduff Reservoir

Lake

B

31.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

9.36 km

5.91 km

3.03 km

800 m

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

4.86 km

2.10 km

1.98 km

616 m

236 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 22 October

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