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Ratho And District

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina loop from Ratho

Bike touring routes & trails

Ratho And District

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina loop from Ratho

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Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina loop from Ratho

01:37

26.0km

170m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 236 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

439 m

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Superb, outdoor seating overlooking the canal.

bridgeinn.com

Tip by

2

1.98 km

Backroad Path from Ratho to Climbing Centre

Highlight • Trail

Great like backroad section from Ratho to the climbing centre, you can carry on to the canal but you have to take a bit of a bumpy or muddy route along a field path.

Tip by

3

12.7 km

A Stone's Progress Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Trail

Standing stone sculpture trail in Kirknewton by artist Charles Jencks and hundreds of volunteers.

Tip by

4

23.6 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

Tip by

5

25.6 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

B

26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

4.65 km

1.05 km

995 m

983 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

1.24 km

1.13 km

668 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 22 October

7°C

-1°C

95 %

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