Connect Ratho with Slow Ways
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Give a hike!Ratho / Ràthach
City of Edinburgh
Slow Ways linking Ratho and Broxburn, Currie, Edinburgh, Kirknewton, Livingston, Newbridge (Scotland)
Scotland / City of Edinburgh / Ratho
Ratho’s six Slow Ways are 50% checked
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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Ratho from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Broxburn—Ratho
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Brorat one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 99m | Descent 80m | ||
Kirknewton—Ratho
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Kirrat one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 40m | Descent 122m | ||
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Livingston—Ratho
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Livrat one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 165m | Descent 192m | ||
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Newbridge (Scotland)—Ratho
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Newrat one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 6km/3mi | Ascent 90m | Descent 41m | |
Newbridge (Scotland)—Ratho
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Newrat two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 4km/2mi | Ascent 81m | Descent 32m | ||
Ratho—Currie
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Ratcur one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 106m | Descent 50m | ||
Ratho—Currie
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Ratcur two |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 315m | Descent 375m | ||
Ratho—Edinburgh
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Ratedi one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 116m | Descent 150m | |
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Ratho—Edinburgh
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Ratedi two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 242m | Descent 280m |
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Collective progress
50% of Ratho’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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6 people have contributed to Ratho’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
0 people have surveyed a route in Ratho
68km out of 89km have been walked and reviewed
128km of reviews have been shared in Ratho
Latest Updates
Review of Slow Ways route Newrat one (Newbridge to Ratho)....
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Review of Slow Ways route Ratedi one (Ratho to Edinburgh). The route begins in the centre of Ratho and almost immediately drops down onto the north bank of the Union Canal....
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If steps are a possibility then perhaps continue down the Water of Leith to the Visitors Centre on Lanark Road to avoid the narrow aqueduct at Slateford but otherwise well worth following this one....
CatrionaS
If continuing to Kirkliston or Queensferry then an alternative route would be to turn right just before the railway line, cross it using the footbridge and follow Station Road down to the A8 road....
grussell
The half of the route along the canal is lovely and flat but the access path between the canal and Cliftonhall Road is short but steep and gravelly which might be a bit tricky with wheels....
CatrionaS
Good straightforward route for walking with the only potential downside being the pavement in Harvest Road which got quite narrow in places. This might cause some issues if you’re wheeling. It was particularly noticeable on the steepest part of the road....
CatrionaS
Walked this route having read the previous reviews and agree that the majority of the route is lovely....
CatrionaS
The first was to continue along the perimeter path north to the West Gait and then follow Curriehill Road south to rejoin the route....
CatrionaS
As the previous review said don't go for the 15m drop down to the Cowgate from George IV Bridge....
CatrionaS
I walk this route regularly, although often head a little further West when on the boundary path around the south side of the Heriot-Watt campus as the field North of Curriehill station can get very muddy. Just stay on the gravel path to where it intersects with Curriehill road in wetter conditions. Toilets and coffee available on the university campus, which is handy....
Anna Clark
I took the opportunity to cut down to the canal earlier turning left at West Clifton where there is a sign for Union Canal Parking. This takes you under the Lin's Mill Aqueduct where there are steps up to the canal towpath....
Ben
I think the best way to avoid the field between Heriot Watt and Curriehill Station is to stay on the perimeter path almost until it turns the corner to head north west....
Ben
This route was surprisingly good except for the section beside the railway line. I took a different route which re-joined the original route in the Heriot Watt grounds....
grussell
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....
Slow Ways Cristie
Slow Ways added Newrat one, a new walk from Newbridge (Scotland) to Ratho
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Newrat two, a new walk from Newbridge (Scotland) to Ratho
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Ratho’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
NT1376470682
Lat / Lon
55.92145° / -3.38148°
Easting / Northing
313,764E / 670,682N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Ratho's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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