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Slateford Aqueduct – Path Along the Union Canal loop from Haymarket

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Slateford Aqueduct – Path Along the Union Canal loop from Haymarket

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4.5

(12)

222

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Slateford Aqueduct – Path Along the Union Canal loop from Haymarket

01:00

16.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.93 km for 176 m

After 12.6 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.03 km

Polwarth Crescent Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Union Canal Bridge Polwarth Crescent - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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2

1.90 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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3

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

4.47 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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5

4.62 km

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618

Highlight • Monument

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618 is located at the edge of the cycle path - near the canal.
There are four Millennium Milepost designs - this one was designed by Andrew Rowe.

Over 1,000 Millennium Mileposts were installed, stretching to all corners of the UK and Scotland, some as far north as the Shetland Islands.

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6

4.68 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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7

8.34 km

Scott Russell Aqueduct

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Look down at the traffic jams on the bypass as you pedal along the canal

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8

9.11 km

Paddle Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

paddle café along the canal

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B

16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

1.45 km

467 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

793 m

681 m

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