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Slateford Aqueduct – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Slateford

Slateford Aqueduct – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Slateford

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Slateford Aqueduct – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Slateford

01:33

24.6km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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375 m

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Edinburgh, Union Canal, Lanark Road and Slateford Road Bridge.
The Slateford Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith at Slateford, Edinburgh, Scotland. …

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5.36 km

Entrance to Mortonhall Campsite and Woodlands

Highlight • Forest

You might see a highland coo or two (hey, that rhymes) in the surrounding fields. There is also a campsite on that road.

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14.2 km

Kingston Avenue Manor

Highlight • Monument

This majestic building is worthy of a photo, the architecture it possesses is easy to appreciate & high quality. most people will stop and admire this building

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18.6 km

View of Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Old Town

Highlight • Summit

Nice wide rolling road with views over Edinburgh

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18.9 km

Lang Linn Path Steep Section

Highlight • Trail

This is a tricky ascent or descent to test your skills

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19.4 km

Singletrack on The Braids Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get very good views of Edinburgh when you are on these single tracks on the side of The Braids Hill. The surfaces are compact enough, not too much mud …

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20.3 km

The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream

Highlight • River

Can get very muddy but it is a nice wee escape from the town.

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20.5 km

Hermitage of Braid House

Highlight • Monument

The Hermitage of Braid is the name of this whole area, including Blackford Hill, the observatory and the Braid Burn. Today it's known as the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford …

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22.7 km

Coppiced hazel wood

Forest

24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

5.76 km

4.99 km

3.94 km

2.24 km

358 m

309 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

6.70 km

1.97 km

1.36 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Slateford Aqueduct – Hermitage of Braid House loop from Slateford

Slateford Aqueduct

Entrance to Mortonhall Campsite and Woodlands

Kingston Avenue Manor

View of Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Old Town

Lang Linn Path Steep Section

Singletrack on The Braids Hill

The Hermitage Forest Path and Stream

Hermitage of Braid House

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