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

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Lothian

Edinburgh

Ratho And District

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

06:22

24.7km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 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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12.0 km

Shale Trail End

Highlight • Trail

Not recommended for cycling!

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20.3 km

Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path along the canal ;)

Translated by Google •

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20.4 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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20.7 km

Almond Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Be sure to dismount and walk across. Signage has graffiti covering it so it may not be clear.

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20.9 km

Union Canal Stone Bridge and Staircase

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Along the Union Canal. Just after you go up the steps look for the photograph of the frozen overflow.

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

1.71 km

223 m

178 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

1.15 km

411 m

349 m

220 m

145 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

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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

Shale Trail End

Union Canal

Union Canal Aqueduct

Almond Aqueduct

Union Canal Stone Bridge and Staircase

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