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Path Along the Union Canal – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Merchiston

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Path Along the Union Canal – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Merchiston

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4.5

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276

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Path Along the Union Canal – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Merchiston

00:54

8.76km

30m

Running

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.27 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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2

2.78 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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3

2.93 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.

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4

2.99 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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5

4.37 km

Wester Hailes Tower Blocks

Highlight • Structure

The starting point was within the smaller tower blocks in Wester Hailes. There are many cycleways by canal paths with plenty people using them in this area and in Edinburgh in general

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6

6.62 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 …

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7

8.57 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

8.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

543 m

268 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

904 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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2°C

51 %

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