Balerno and Four Reservoirs

Beautiful route with lovely views of the Pentland Hills. Starting near the Colinton Tunnel we will head out along the water of Leith to Balerno. Then a loop of the Rigg before heading to Threipmuir and Harlaw reservoirs. Then down to Balerno for coffee at The Mill. Afterwards we will head back up to Harlaw and then along to Clubbiedean and Torduff reservoirs before descending back to the water of Leith and Colinton.

Beautiful route with lovely views of the Pentland Hills.

Mostly tracks and very quiet roads. Bit of gravel path by the reservoirs so not suitable of very skinny tyres. There is a very short section just before Clubbiedean Reservoir which is quite stoney and rough but we can have a wee walk.

Coffee stop in Balerno at around 11 miles

Bike in good working order, a helmet, spare inner-tube / puncture repair kit or a means of getting home in the event of a puncture / mechanical, a bike lock if you have one, layers (including a waterproof incase of rain), card or cash payment if you want to buy anything at our café stop. And of course a water bottle or two, some snacks. And chat!

We never leave anyone behind