Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

Easy

4.3

(3)

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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

01:06

26.5km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.93 km for 176 m

After 22.5 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.96 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

8.20 km

Scott Russell Aqueduct

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Look down at the traffic jams on the bypass as you pedal along the canal

Tip by

13.3 km

Union Canal Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Bronze sculpture with some historic information about the canal.

Tip by

13.4 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

15.4 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

Tip by

26.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

889 m

843 m

539 m

352 m

171 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

658 m

440 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

Slateford Aqueduct

Scott Russell Aqueduct

Union Canal Monument

Ratho Marina

Union Canal Towpath

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