Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Camelon

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Camelon

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Camelon

04:45

79.6km

400m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.9 km for 235 m

After 36.5 km for 121 m

After 44.2 km for 121 m

After 65.9 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.59 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

3.73 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, connecting Falkirk to the heart of Edinburgh. The tunnel was built almost 200 years ago and was originally used to transport coal. Today boaters can explore the Union Canal and eventually the Falkirk Tunnel.
The tunnel now features an improved lighting system using colorful LED and traditional white lights to highlight the Victorian engineering, contrasting with the oil lamps that originally lit the tunnel when it opened. In 2016, a programmable lighting system was installed in the tunnel. Nevertheless, the lighting conditions in the tunnel are not particularly bright, it is more of a diffuse light.
The Antonius Wall runs over the tunnel; it was part of the British Limes and the second large rampart built by the Romans in the north of Britain.

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Tip by

4.37 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Turn on your headlights for the oncoming riders/runners/walkers!

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18.2 km

Linlithgow Basin

Lake

21.2 km

Narrow Farm

Highlight • Other

28.6 km

Millgate Wood

Forest

36.3 km

Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path along the canal ;)

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37.2 km

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a wonderful place to explore. A few sections have challenging cobbles. However, they can be walked. Go and explore!

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40.3 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Superb, outdoor seating overlooking the canal.

bridgeinn.com

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40.4 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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75.6 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

I found this a bit scary - might be worth considering dismounting and walking instead, especially for less-experienced riders.

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79.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.8 km

3.89 km

1.37 km

703 m

420 m

336 m

249 m

Surfaces

76.3 km

2.19 km

601 m

441 m

114 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

-2°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 4, 2025,The Kelpies 🐴

Train through to Edinburgh to meet Arianne then cycled along the canal paths to Linlithgow, the Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies.
66km, lots of ducklings, cygnets, horses and donkeys alongthe way, and an utterly bizarre tearoom experience in the twilight zone.
Yapping and snacking throughout. Great day 🦆