Lochrin Canal 10 — 10.2 km Running Out-and-back

Explore the Lochrin Canal 10

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Explore Edinburgh's scenic Union Canal with this 10.2 km out-and-back route, starting from Lochrin and extending to Kingsknowe. Predominantly paved and entirely flat, it offers a consistent and inviting running surface, making it ideal for those seeking an uninterrupted canal-side experience. You'll enjoy the tranquil waterway views and the gentle hum of city life just beyond the towpath.

This accessible and flat course is perfect for convenient urban training runs, whether you're aiming for a steady pace, looking to increase your distance, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Its consistent nature also makes it suitable for tempo runs or as part of a longer training block, all within the heart of Scotland's capital.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 10.2 km out-and-back in Edinburgh, Scotland with around 0 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.

Is it hilly?

No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's 95% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Lochrin Canal 10 — 10.2 km Running Out-and-back

Photos

Elevation

Explore the Lochrin Canal 10

Common questions

Reviews (0)

Keep this run brilliant — report an issue

Runs on this route

Nearby Runs