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

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

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

02:46

44.2km

320m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 121 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.03 km

Camps Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1885 this viaduct once carried the single-track mineral railway which served the local industry. The railway closed in 1956 but walkers can cross or walk underneath to get a view of the 9 arches.

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2

17.2 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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3

20.4 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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4

22.4 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

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5

29.1 km

Green Railway Bridge on National Cycle Route 75

Highlight • Bridge

Nice green old railway bridge on the old railway path - followes the NCN National Route 75

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6

29.7 km

Colinton Tunnel Mural

Highlight • Structure

Scotland's largest historical mural, celebrates the industrial, social, artistic and literary history of the local community.

The Colinton Tunnel Project has been carried out in 2019-2020 by a team of …

Tip by

7

30.4 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

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8

33.1 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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B

44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

10.9 km

1.77 km

1.50 km

697 m

406 m

256 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

8.29 km

869 m

866 m

657 m

335 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Weather

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Saturday 4 July

16°C

12°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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