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Scott Monument – Union Canal Towpath loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Scott Monument – Union Canal Towpath loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Moderate

4.5

(21)

160

riders

Scott Monument – Union Canal Towpath loop from Edinburgh Waverley

02:50

45.0km

340m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.5 km for 110 m

After 38.9 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

266 m

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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2

3.76 km

Wester Cinder Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

hectic with dog walkers but car free

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12.8 km

Wilderness Wood

Forest

4

14.7 km

Dalmeny House

Highlight • Historical Site

Dalmeny House was completed in 1817 and sits in rolling parkland to the West of Edinburgh. With spectacular views overlooking the Firth of Forth, the house is home to The …

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5

15.7 km

Gravel and beach view

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful gravel section that hugs the coastline, with views out to the North Sea and of the Firth of Forth. Take a break at one of the secluded beaches!

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16.6 km

The Warrens

Forest

19.0 km

Beach

Beach

8

25.3 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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9

31.8 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

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10

38.5 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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11

41.1 km

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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B

45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

7.03 km

6.46 km

3.34 km

2.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

8.81 km

896 m

524 m

264 m

192 m

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