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Path Along the Union Canal – Prince Charlie-Aqueduct loop from Kingsknowe

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Path Along the Union Canal – Prince Charlie-Aqueduct loop from Kingsknowe

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Path Along the Union Canal – Prince Charlie-Aqueduct loop from Kingsknowe

01:25

5.48km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

807 m

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

Tip by

2

1.54 km

Prince Charlie-Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

This is not the The Slateford Aqueduct - this ia another aqueduct nearby.

Impressive building on Slateford Road (near Lanark Road) - looks from the street as a normal Bridge …

Tip by

3

1.70 km

Union Canal Kayaking Route

Highlight • River

Here on the Union Canal there is a kayak route near the canoe club house.

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Tip by

4

4.09 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Slateford Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith. It was completed in 1822 and is around 150m in length with 8 arches in total.

Tip by

5

4.75 km

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618

Highlight • Monument

National Cycle Network Route Marker / Milepost 618 is located at the edge of the cycle path - near the canal.
There are four Millennium Milepost designs - this one was designed by Andrew Rowe.

Tip by

6

4.81 km

Railway Bridge to Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small railway bridge to reach the Union Canal

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B

5.48 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

548 m

490 m

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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