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Purushottam Hari

Balerno Hill Summit – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Wester Hailes

Purushottam Hari

Balerno Hill Summit – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Wester Hailes

Purushottam Hari planned a bike ride

May 4, 2026

Balerno Hill Summit – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Wester Hailes

Hard

02:51

44.7km

15.7km/h

510m

510m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Your route passes through protected areas

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Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

17.8 km

White Chalk Mound on Leyden Road

Highlight • Structure

Quiet road into East Calder with a pile of something white in an adjacent field.

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2

18.4 km

Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

26.7 km

Riggs Climb

Highlight • Climb

Get in the right gear and grind

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4

29.2 km

Balerno Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

5

30.4 km

Exponential Hill Tree-Lined Avenue

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This is a great bike section with a nice approach over the bridge and causeway of Threipmuir Reservoir that has great views over each side. Exponential Hill itself is a …

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34.4 km

Harmeny Wood

Forest

7

37.4 km

Kirkgate Climb

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Great wee climb. Not too long, but the 9-11% grade means pacing is important.

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8

39.6 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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B

44.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

6.69 km

5.47 km

2.57 km

553 m

372 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

7.43 km

388 m

361 m

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