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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from University of Edinburgh

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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from University of Edinburgh

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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from University of Edinburgh

01:58

7.64km

40m

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

646 m

Fountainbridge Green

Highlight • Structure

"New, small, linear park developed for public realm space, adjacent to new Boroughmuir High School and alongside the popular Union Canal towpath." Source: edinburghoutdoors.org.uk/directory-record/48/fountainbridge-green

Tip by

2

935 m

Union Canal Towpath, Fountainbridge

Highlight • River

Try to avoid this path during typical commuting hours as it can be really busy with walkers and cyclists

Tip by

3

3.66 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Slateford Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith. It was completed in 1822 and is around 150m in length with 8 arches in total.

Tip by

4

3.84 km

Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

5

4.18 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Impressive building on Lanark Road - looks from the street as a normal Bridge - but when you stand on top of it i was positively surprised.
The Slateford Aqueduct …

Tip by

6

6.12 km

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

Highlight • Bridge

Union Canal Bridge Harrison Road - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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B

7.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

657 m

147 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.03 km

1.33 km

145 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

36 %

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Comments

July 13, 2026,Union Canal

Beautiful, komoot is saving all photos twice again.
Slowly it's annoying.

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