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Ratho And District

Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Almondell Country Park loop from Ratho

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Ratho And District

Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Almondell Country Park loop from Ratho

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Almondell Country Park loop from Ratho

01:01

16.6km

130m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.33 km for 121 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

510 m

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge Inn over the road has a great beer garden for a mid ride break

Tip by

2

670 m

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Superb, outdoor seating overlooking the canal.

bridgeinn.com

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3

715 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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4

4.62 km

Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path along the canal ;)

Translated by Google •

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5

5.88 km

View of Greendykes Shale Bing

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely view over the local countryside over to Greendykes Shale Bing.

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6

8.17 km

Almondell Country Park

Highlight • Bridge

I think this needs re-classified, given the nature of the surfaces in Almondell I would not suggest it to be suitable for a road bike. MTB/Hybrid/CX/Gravel bikes should have no issue.

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B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

6.89 km

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

1.34 km

197 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

3°C

25 %

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