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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Parkhead

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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Parkhead

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5.0

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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Parkhead

01:08

10.9km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.61 km for 24 m

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2.29 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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4.97 km

Union Canal Towpath, Fountainbridge

Highlight • River

Try to avoid this path during typical commuting hours as it can be really busy with walkers and cyclists

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5.47 km

Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You can cycle from here to Ratho if you like. Nice long boats along the way.

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5.62 km

Leamington Lift Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Union Canal Bridge between Gilmore Park and Lower Gilmore Place - near the Edinburgh Quay / Lochrin Basin.

The bridge was installed around 1906 where Fountainbridge crossed the canal replacing …

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9.24 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Impressive building on Lanark Road - looks from the street as a normal Bridge - but when you stand on top of it i was positively surprised.
The Slateford Aqueduct …

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9.49 km

Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

2.27 km

1.67 km

520 m

493 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

4.45 km

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

26°C

14°C

29 %

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Slateford Aqueduct – Slateford Aqueduct loop from Parkhead

Slateford Aqueduct

Union Canal Towpath, Fountainbridge

Union Canal

Leamington Lift Bridge

Slateford Aqueduct

Water of Leith Visitor Centre

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