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Leamington Lift Bridge – Union Canal loop from Murrayfield Stadium

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Craiglockhart

Leamington Lift Bridge – Union Canal loop from Murrayfield Stadium

Easy

3.9

(8)

418

runners

Leamington Lift Bridge – Union Canal loop from Murrayfield Stadium

00:30

4.81km

20m

Running

Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.42 km for 24 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.15 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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2

2.05 km

Fountainbridge Green

Highlight • Structure

"New, small, linear park developed for public realm space, adjacent to new Boroughmuir High School and alongside the popular Union Canal towpath." Source: edinburghoutdoors.org.uk/directory-record/48/fountainbridge-green

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3

2.44 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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4

2.47 km

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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5

3.09 km

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

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4.81 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

352 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

766 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 9 November

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