Leamington Lift Bridge – View of Edinburgh Castle loop from Murrayfield Stadium

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Leamington Lift Bridge – View of Edinburgh Castle loop from Murrayfield Stadium

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Leamington Lift Bridge – View of Edinburgh Castle loop from Murrayfield Stadium

00:34

8.97km

60m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.43 km for 155 m

After 5.83 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

507 m

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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1.77 km

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing a previous bridge built in 1869. When the canal was shortened in 1922 to make Lochrin Basin the terminus it was moved to its present site to replace a wooden drawbridge.[1] It fell out of use by the 1960s, but as part of the Millennium Link project to restore the Union Canal, it required to be restored at least to allow boats to pass. A report published in the year 2000 had suggested fixing it permanently open, but the decision was taken to restore it to full working order.

The restoration involved removing the deck and the top member of the bridge to access the inner workings. It opened for the first time on 16 May 2002, followed by an official opening ceremony on 24 May.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leamington_Lift_Bridge

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2.05 km

End of the Union Canal (Edinburgh Quay)

Highlight • Structure

End of Glasgow to Edinburgh cycle.

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3.28 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 the castle's highlights, like the Great Hall and St. Margaret's Chapel, before descending to other attractions. Additionally, be aware that the castle's steep, cobbled pathways can be challenging; wearing comfortable footwear is advisable.

[1] castles.tours/edinburgh-castle-visit-tips
[2] terristeffes.com/2024/12/what-to-expect-when-touring-edinburgh.html

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5.85 km

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Highlight • Restaurant

Experience around the history and flavours of the well known blended Whiskys. Really well designed and immersive.

The clock at the corner of this former department store is worth a second view at the hour.

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6.35 km

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Highlight • Structure

Filmhouse Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Filmhouse was a cinema, which opened in 1979. It was home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival. The cinema closed in October 2022.
The building re-opened in June 2025.

- filmhouse.org.uk
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Filmhouse

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7.38 km