Kirknewton to Edinburgh via the Pentland Hills

Explore the countryside and reservoirs with views high above Edinburgh on this lovely and varied ride. The route is mostly flat, apart from one long heart-pumping climb up to the Pentland reservoirs. It features a mix of tarmac and tracks which overlap stretches of Cycle Route 75, finishing along the Water of Leith Walkway and Union Canal

Young lambs on the loose in Kirknewton

Route Summary

  • Distance
    17 miles / 28 km
  • Time
    01:51
  • Ascent
    755 feet / 230 m
  • Difficulty Level
    Moderate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Start Point
    Kirknewton
  • End Point
    Edinburgh Haymarket
  • How to Get There

    This route is fully accessible via public transport with startpoint at Kirknewton Railway Station and endpoint at Edinburgh Haymarket Station

  • Downloads
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Route Map

Gallery

A ewe relaxes on the grass near Kirknewton

Matriarch

A cow stands near a big old tree near Kirknewton

Cow with a Big Old Tree

A closeup of a brown pony

Any carrots?

Near Balerno

Near Balerno

Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Reservoir

Threipmuir Farm Steading

Threipmuir Farm Steading

Torduff Reservoir

Torduff Reservoir

Route Reviews

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