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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Heriot-Watt University

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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Heriot-Watt University

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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Heriot-Watt University

01:13

11.8km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 5.70 km for 10 m

After 6.06 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.35 km

Canal Bridges

Highlight • River

Beautiful leafy stretch of canal, with a number of small road bridges and lanes crossing it.

Tip by

5.70 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

5.85 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Superb, outdoor seating overlooking the canal.

bridgeinn.com

Tip by

5.95 km

Union Canal Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Bronze sculpture with some historic information about the canal.

Tip by

8.09 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

Tip by

11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

844 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

550 m

371 m

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

8°C

85 %

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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Heriot-Watt University

Canal Bridges

Ratho Marina

The Bridge Inn

Union Canal Monument

Union Canal Towpath

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