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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

03:00

51.0km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.93 km for 176 m

After 17.0 km for 121 m

After 34.0 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.96 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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4.46 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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4.67 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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13.3 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge Inn over the road has a great beer garden for a mid ride break

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13.4 km

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a wonderful place to explore. A few sections have challenging cobbles. However, they can be walked. Go and explore!

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25.4 km

Millgate Wood

Forest

39.8 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

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47.3 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

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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49.3 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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51.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

1.72 km

865 m

752 m

385 m

220 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

1.61 km

1.07 km

464 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

19°C

12°C

76 %

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

Slateford Aqueduct

Path Along the Union Canal

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Ratho Marina

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Union Canal Towpath

Slateford Aqueduct

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

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