Change region

Have an account?

Sign in

Have an account?

Sign in
Join the Ramblers Make a donation
    ...
  1. Home
  2. Go walking
  3. Group walks
  4. Union Canal to Edinburgh

Union Canal to Edinburgh

Start:
Estimated Finish:
kirkcaldy group logo

Kirkcaldy Group

We are the Kirkcaldy Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE

Overview

Walk along Union Canal tow path from Ratho Bridge to the canal terminal at Fountainbridge Basin in central Edinburgh.

Saturday, 2 March 2024
Meeting time:
8:20 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Local grade: C                        OS map: 65

PLEASE CONTACT THE LEADER AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFOREHAND IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE WALK. Registered assistance dogs only. Not suitable for children.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 27910 91401
Nearest postcode:
KY1 1AH
what3words:
focal.scans.wiring
Meeting time:
8:20 am

Kirkcaldy bus station (08:25 X61 to Halbeath P&R; 747 at 09:01 to Ratho Station; 20 to walk start)

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 13920 70871
Nearest postcode:
EH28 8RA
what3words:
decrease.offers.unhappily
Start time:
10:00 am

The Bridge Inn, Ratho EH28 8RA

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 24620 72811
Nearest postcode:
EH3 9QD
what3words:
sober.woof.unfair
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Fountainbridge Basin

Upcoming walks with Kirkcaldy Group

Placeholder image

Kelty - Kinglassie

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.5 miles
Placeholder image

LANGTOUN DAUNDERERS: South Queensferry & Dalmenie Estate

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
The sculpture at the summit

Loch FItty and St Ninians

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
Placeholder image

Crail - Fifeness - Wormiston

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
Placeholder image

Sandy's Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
Placeholder image

LANGTOUN DAUNDERERS: Cupar - Springfield

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.5 miles
Placeholder image

Around Ladybank

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
Placeholder image

Atholl Woods, Dunkeld

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
Placeholder image

Ben A'an (Madge Poklekowska Memorial Walk)

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE