Day nine is certainly a unique one on the Great North Trail, linking the two largest cities in Scotland via flat, traffic-free tow paths; the Union Canal and the Forth and Clyde Canal over 59 miles (95km). It might not be the most exciting day in terms of terrain and views, but it’s a good easy day on the legs which by now will be much needed after eight tough days of hills, and another ten ahead!

Start out heading West from the edge of Edinburgh through Broxburn, picking up the Union Canal towpath in Kingsknowe. Navigation will be easy today at least! The Union Canal meets the Forth and Clyde at the Falkirk Wheel, where you continue West through Kirkintilloch to Dawsholm Nature Park on the outskirts of Glasgow before turning North East to Milngavie along the Kelvin Walkway on Allander Water.