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The Innocent Railway – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from South Gyle

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The Innocent Railway – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from South Gyle

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The Innocent Railway – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from South Gyle

02:28

41.4km

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.52 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.60 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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5.83 km

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. Completed in 1822, it has eight arches and spans a length of 500 feet (150 m).

- canmore.org.uk/site/52572/edinburgh-union-canal-lanark-road-aqueduct
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Canal_(Scotland)

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7.77 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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13.2 km

The Innocent Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

Near the foot of Arthur’s seat runs a good pathway that is two and a half miles long, or about four kilometres. In bygone ages, it was a railway line to bring coal to Edinburgh from mines located in the south of Scotland. It closed down in 1963, and part of it was converted to a cycle path in 1981, and is part of the National Cycling Network.

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17.4 km

Brunstane Burn Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Resist the urge to go fast, which feels like a rollercoaster, but enjoy the nature instead

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21.7 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

A gorgeous beach with easy access from the city centre, Portobello beach boasts 2 miles (3.2 km) of golden sand which makes it a great spot for swimming and chilling out with friends.

There are lots of shops, restaurants and cafes along the promenade for refreshments and souvenirs. Don't miss the beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture as you stroll, jog or cycle by.

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26.4 km

Water of Leith

Lake

28.7 km

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Newhaven was first mentioned as a small harbour village in the 1500's. It was a fishing and shipbuilder community. Today it's part of Edinburgh with a wonderful harbour view. You can run the coast path or loop inland to make a longer run through the city.

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30.3 km

Five Ways Junction

Highlight • Cycleway

As the name suggests, five paths radiate from this junction. Reading clockwise, they are: the above-mentioned Hawthornvale Path from Lindsay Road; the Chancelot Path, which links up with the Warriston Path (see above); the Goldenacre Path, which also joins the Warriston Path, near the exits for Warriston Crescent and Eildon Street; the Ferry Road path (of which more in a moment); and the Trinity Path, which heads north through a short tunnel to emerge at the Trinity Crescent traffic lights.

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41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

6.60 km

3.97 km

1.66 km

1.05 km

897 m

140 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

4.04 km

1.35 km

1.33 km

152 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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The Innocent Railway – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from South Gyle

Slateford Aqueduct

Slateford Aqueduct

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

The Innocent Railway

Brunstane Burn Walkway

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Newhaven Harbour and Lighthouse

Five Ways Junction

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