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
Route Summary
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- Distance
- 17 miles / 28 km
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- Time
- 01:51
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- Ascent
- 755 feet / 230 m
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- Difficulty Level
- Moderate
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- Terrain
- Mixed
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- Start Point
- Kirknewton
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- End Point
- Edinburgh Haymarket
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- How to Get There
This route is fully accessible via public transport with startpoint at Kirknewton Railway Station and endpoint at Edinburgh Haymarket Station
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- Downloads
- Download GPX
Route Map
Gallery
Matriarch
Cow with a Big Old Tree
Any carrots?
Near Balerno
Threipmuir Reservoir
Threipmuir Reservoir
Threipmuir Farm Steading
Torduff Reservoir
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