Union Canal – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Edinburgh

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Union Canal – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Edinburgh

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Union Canal – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Edinburgh

00:29

8.09km

40m

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 14, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 802 m for 15 m

After 7.29 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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838 m

Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You can cycle from here to Ratho if you like. Nice long boats along the way.

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1.06 km

Cycle Path Along Edinburgh’s Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

In good weather, walk along the canal and return by bus or bicycle.

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1.53 km

Union Canal Towpath, Fountainbridge

Highlight • River

Try to avoid this path during typical commuting hours as it can be really busy with walkers and cyclists

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4.09 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Impressive building on Lanark Road - looks from the street as a normal Bridge - but when you stand on top of it i was positively surprised.
The Slateford Aqueduct …

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6.03 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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7.30 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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8.09 km

End point

Bus stop

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