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Ratho And District

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina loop from Ratho

Moderate

21

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Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina loop from Ratho

01:29

33.7km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 33.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

2.00 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

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2

10.3 km

Linfoy Loop

Highlight • Trail

3

20.2 km

Harperrig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Calm & cool spot to stop & catch a breath - much better when it's on your right & the wind is with you, than when it's on your left …

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4

33.1 km

Union Canal Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Bronze sculpture with some historic information about the canal.

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5

33.3 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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B

33.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

9.12 km

4.72 km

2.02 km

367 m

311 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

784 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

21°C

12°C

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