Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Haymarket

Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Haymarket

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Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Haymarket

04:10

94.3km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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: August 10, 2026

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After 93.8 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

Artisan Roast

Highlight • Cafe

Weekdays 7:30 - 18:00
Weekends 9:00 - 17:00

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17.9 km

View of the River

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20.3 km

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

And it is always windy up on the moor road and most of the times it is a brisk head wind, regardless of if you go south or north. The …

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31.3 km

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Didn't realise it was a public well when I was there, not sure if it's safe drinking water. I'll investigate next time I'm here.

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45.0 km

Pond Wood

Forest

48.0 km

Firpark Road

Forest

72.5 km

Harperrig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Calm & cool spot to stop & catch a breath - much better when it's on your right & the wind is with you, than when it's on your left …

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82.2 km

Linfoy Loop

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87.5 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

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great part of the water of leith trail

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92.8 km

Roseburn Path Stone Bridge

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The Roseburn Path is probably the best-known of the North Edinburgh routes, mainly because it forms part of NCN 1, which links the capital with the north of Scotland. It …

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94.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.6 km

28.6 km

9.89 km

3.06 km

133 m

113 m

Surfaces

89.2 km

4.62 km

459 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

4°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

February 15, 2023,Five Counties and a Headwind!

Brutal headwind for the first two thirds of the ride, then riding like a missile to finish as the wind went on my back. Also found an amazing local bakery in Carnwath!