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Eliburn

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Livingston North

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Eliburn

Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Livingston North

Moderate

4.5

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Union Canal Towpath – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Livingston North

03:07

50.0km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.90 km for 121 m

After 21.8 km for 176 m

After 26.2 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.8 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2

14.8 km

Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Avoid at peak busy times - always take a bell!

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3

21.4 km

Path Along the Union Canal

Highlight • River

Nice cycling or walking path along the Union Canal.

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4

21.9 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.

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5

22.2 km

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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6

24.1 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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7

35.5 km

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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8

41.7 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

50.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

4.13 km

2.40 km

2.38 km

1.60 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

4.46 km

2.58 km

1.59 km

883 m

327 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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