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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ratho and Edinburgh.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ratho and Edinburgh.
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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to safety.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (2) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Safety (1)
Downloads - 2
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Ratho
Grid Ref
NT1376470682
Lat / Lon
55.92145° / -3.38148°
Easting / Northing
313,764E / 670,682N
What3Words
squares.ribs.trapdoor
Edinburgh
Grid Ref
NT2569673813
Lat / Lon
55.95157° / -3.19147°
Easting / Northing
325,696E / 673,813N
What3Words
shape.pads.choice
Ratedi One's land is
| Ratho | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NT1376470682 |
| Lat / Lon | 55.92145° / -3.38148° |
| Easting / Northing | 313,764E / 670,682N |
| What3Words | squares.ribs.trapdoor |
| Edinburgh | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NT2569673813 |
| Lat / Lon | 55.95157° / -3.19147° |
| Easting / Northing | 325,696E / 673,813N |
| What3Words | shape.pads.choice |
| Arable | 27.0% |
| Urban | 73.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Wellchoughed
19 Feb 2023Review of Slow Ways route Ratedi one (Ratho to Edinburgh).
I walked this route in persistent drizzle in February 2023. However the weather did not detract from what is an excellent route with no real problems. The route begins in the centre of Ratho and almost immediately drops down onto the north bank of the Union Canal. The towpath is then followed all the way into the centre of Edinburgh at Fountainbridge. The canal is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists and other users, and feels lively and well-appreciated. There are lots of interesting sights and details to look out for along the way. The walk across Edinburgh is also very pleasant. As others have said, there is some common-sense navigation required to get from Grassmarket up to George IV Bridge. Thereafter it is an easy walk down to Waverley Station and the end of the route. This is an excellent route which appears to be mostly accessible to all users (but note the other reviewer's comments about the path across the Slateford viaduct which may be prohibitively narrow).
CatrionaS
26 Mar 2022I haven't walked this route all in one go but have covered all of it. As the previous review said don't go for the 15m drop down to the Cowgate from George IV Bridge. Victoria Street down to the Grassmarket is a much safer option!
Apart from that it's a great route with the majority of it on the canal towpath. This can be a bit busy in the more urban parts of it and there is a very narrow part on the aquaduct in Slateford which might be tricky if you're wheeling.
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Slow Ways Cristie
14 May 2021 (edited 29 Jun 2023)I can't comment on all of the route but the section that goes from Cowgate to George IV Bridge to is leap or drop of 15m depending on which way you are going. You can take the road West Bow to easily get between Grassmarket and George IV Bridge.
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