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Glencorse Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Liberton

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Glencorse Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Liberton

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Glencorse Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Liberton

02:29

35.1km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.3 km for 224 m

After 15.7 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to Edinburgh. Today, the reservoir still supplies water to 450,000 people. The reservoir was created by constructing a dam, which is 77 feet (23.5 m) at its highest point.

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14.3 km

Maidens Cleugh Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice sustained rocky climb which can get muddy in winter

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18.5 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 which offers stunning views of Threipmuir Reservoir. On weekends visitors you can get your hands on some homemade crepes from a local van parked near the Harlaw House Visitor Centre.

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20.7 km

Torduff Reservoir to Harlaw Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A mixture of road, fresh smooth tarmac and pretty rough farm track. This is a great way up and down to the Pentland Hills, passing Torduff and Clubbiedean reservoirs.

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26.3 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

7.03 km

6.13 km

4.95 km

3.49 km

358 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

4.32 km

2.58 km

1.61 km

933 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

25°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Glencorse Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Liberton

Glencorse Reservoir

Maidens Cleugh Climb

Harlaw Reservoir

Torduff Reservoir to Harlaw Path

Colinton Tunnel Murals

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