Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Lin's Mill Aqueduct loop from Ratho

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Lin's Mill Aqueduct loop from Ratho

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Lin's Mill Aqueduct loop from Ratho

02:07

8.07km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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63 m

Union Canal Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Bronze sculpture with some historic information about the canal.

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111 m

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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3.74 km

Lin's Mill Aqueduct

Highlight • Structure

Lin's Mill Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the River Almond.

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4.06 km

Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path along the canal ;)

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4.24 km

Union Canal Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

You need to walk the bike across here, but the view of the river below is wonderful. Inspiring and extraordinary infrastructure.

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5.86 km

Wallace, Pat and the Cat Castle

Highlight • Structure

7.93 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Superb, outdoor seating overlooking the canal.

bridgeinn.com

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8.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

1.57 km

159 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

519 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Lin's Mill Aqueduct loop from Ratho

Union Canal Monument

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Lin's Mill Aqueduct

Union Canal

Union Canal Aqueduct

Wallace, Pat and the Cat Castle

The Bridge Inn

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