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Union Canal Towpath – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Slateford

Union Canal Towpath – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Slateford

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Union Canal Towpath – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Slateford

01:31

33.3km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 9.85 km for 10 m

After 10.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.0 km

Union Canal Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Bronze sculpture with some historic information about the canal.

Tip by

10.1 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

12.1 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

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15.0 km

Scott Russell Aqueduct

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Look down at the traffic jams on the bypass as you pedal along the canal

Tip by

19.9 km

River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.2 km

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Trail

great part of the water of leith trail

Tip by

22.9 km

Water of Leith Walkway

Highlight • River

Quite a long but flat section.

Tip by

25.4 km

Linfoy Loop

Highlight • Trail

33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

868 m

318 m

292 m

273 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

9.07 km

637 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Union Canal Towpath – Colinton Tunnel Murals loop from Slateford

Union Canal Monument

Ratho Marina

Union Canal Towpath

Scott Russell Aqueduct

River View

Colinton Tunnel Murals

Water of Leith Walkway

Linfoy Loop

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