The best cycling routes around Harlaw Reservoir

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With so many potential routes for a bike ride around Harlaw Reservoir, it’s tough to know where to start. That’s why we’ve collected our best routes for you; to help you easily experience the best of this lake. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find your perfect cycle route around Harlaw Reservoir.

Threipmuir Reservoir – Reservoir overflow loop from Balerno	Expert	00:38 8.28 km
Fast descent to Bavelaw – Top of Balerno hill loop from Balerno	Intermediate	01:48 17.5 km
Top of Balerno hill – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno	Intermediate	01:31 23.6 km
The Exponential – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno	Expert	02:54 31.1 km

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Threipmuir Reservoir – Reservoir overflow loop from Balerno
00:38
8.28 km
13.1 km/h
50 m
50 m
Expert
28
Expert bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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Fast descent to Bavelaw – Top of Balerno hill loop from Balerno
01:48
17.5 km
9.7 km/h
410 m
410 m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Top of Balerno hill – Water of Leith Walkway loop from Balerno
01:31
23.6 km
15.6 km/h
250 m
250 m
Intermediate
20
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Exponential – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Balerno
02:54
31.1 km
10.7 km/h
580 m
580 m
Expert
16
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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