Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Ratho

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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Ratho

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4.7

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200

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Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Ratho

01:30

25.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 9.38 km for 176 m

After 16.2 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

210 m

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2.20 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

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8.81 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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9.03 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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11.6 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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12.9 km

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing …

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16.2 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.

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16.8 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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25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

497 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

895 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

3°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 22, 2025,Ratho Marina – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket

Reasonable Flar all the way. Very rasy ride.

The path way in parts is very busy with walkers, runners and cyclist.

In the far end towards Ratho there are some natural speed bumps so take care.