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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: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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646 m

Fountainbridge Green

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"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

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935 m

Union Canal Towpath, Fountainbridge

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

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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.

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3.84 km

Water of Leith Visitor Centre

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4.18 km

Slateford Aqueduct

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Edinburgh, Union Canal, Lanark Road and Slateford Road Bridge.
The Slateford Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith at Slateford, Edinburgh, Scotland. …

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6.12 km

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

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

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7.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

653 m

147 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

1.31 km

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

63 %

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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from University of Edinburgh

Fountainbridge Green

Union Canal Towpath, Fountainbridge

Slateford Aqueduct

Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Slateford Aqueduct

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

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