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The Meadows – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

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The Meadows – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

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323

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The Meadows – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

02:03

19.5km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 6.27 km for 15 m

After 11.0 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.28 km

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing …

Tip by

2

7.08 km

Machina Espresso

Highlight • Cafe

One of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh 10/10

Tip by

3

8.81 km

Meadows Running Loop

Highlight • Trail

Each lap of the Meadows is 2.25k so its great for laps!

Tip by

4

8.95 km

The Meadows

Highlight • Natural

Very nice to cycle around the meadows. You get a nice view of Arthur seat and there are plenty of cafes around as well as a few bike shops nearby. It can get busy with pedestrians at times.

Tip by

5

9.95 km

Bruntsfield Links

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are heading to the Meadows, make sure to head up through Bruntsfield links too. Great running network here!

Tip by

6

14.3 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

7

16.4 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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17.9 km

Dr Mackay's Wood

Forest

B

19.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

1.42 km

1.24 km

746 m

570 m

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

5.99 km

900 m

144 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 7 November

10°C

6°C

32 %

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