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

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Kirkliston

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

Moderate

5.0

(4)

92

riders

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

02:46

46.6km

220m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 121 m

After 33.0 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.05 km

Millgate Wood

Forest

2

13.6 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!

Tip by

3

16.8 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

18.8 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

Tip by

5

25.4 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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6

25.6 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

Tip by

7

26.7 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 …

Tip by

8

33.0 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.

Tip by

9

45.2 km

Kirkliston Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hard to find information online about the underfoot/wheel surface here. Can confirm that it is a mixture of compacted soil over cobble like rock and some smoother gravel sections. Absolutely …

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B

46.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

4.44 km

2.56 km

2.12 km

829 m

761 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

1.90 km

1.52 km

931 m

736 m

322 m

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Sunday 4 October

18°C

11°C

17 %

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