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

01:29

23.7km

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 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

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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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12.7 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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17.5 km

Slateford Aqueduct

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Edinburgh, Union Canal, Lanark Road and Slateford Road Bridge.
The Slateford Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith at Slateford, Edinburgh, Scotland. …

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.12 km

7.38 km

3.23 km

2.66 km

1.14 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

5.12 km

664 m

455 m

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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

Water of Leith Walkway

Green Railway Bridge on National Cycle Route 75

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618

Path Along the Union Canal

Water of Leith Walkway

View of Edinburgh Castle

Slateford Aqueduct

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