Water of Leith Walkway – Path Along the Union Canal loop from Curriehill

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Water of Leith Walkway – Path Along the Union Canal loop from Curriehill

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Water of Leith Walkway – Path Along the Union Canal loop from Curriehill

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23.8km

190m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.4 km for 94 m

After 13.0 km for 193 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.61 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

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6.05 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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6.30 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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6.35 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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6.51 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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7.55 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Lovely quiet route beside allotments, then a graveyard, then a wooden dell, to the view: river on the right, wood on the left, rail bridge above, road bridge beyond, viaduct above all that

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12.8 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience …

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17.6 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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23.8 km

End point

Train Station

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