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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

01:58

7.47km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Wester Hailes Tower Blocks

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The starting point was within the smaller tower blocks in Wester Hailes. There are many cycleways by canal paths with plenty people using them in this area and in Edinburgh in general

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2.62 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

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Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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2.68 km

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618

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National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618 is located at the edge of the cycle path - near the canal.
There are four Millennium Milepost designs - this one was designed by Andrew Rowe.

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2.85 km

Green Railway Bridge on National Cycle Route 75

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Nice green old railway bridge on the old railway path - followes the NCN National Route 75

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3.45 km

Scotland's largest historical mural, celebrates the industrial, social, artistic and literary history of the local community.

The Colinton Tunnel Project has been carried out in 2019-2020 by a team of …

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3.86 km

River View

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4.13 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

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great part of the water of leith trail

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7.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

1.36 km

633 m

348 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

2.96 km

463 m

260 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

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Colinton Tunnel Mural – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Wester Hailes

Wester Hailes Tower Blocks

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618

Green Railway Bridge on National Cycle Route 75