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Ratho Winding Hole

 
Union Canal Towpath, Hillend EH28 8RA, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Ratho Winding Hole is a minor waterways place on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between Falkirk Wheel (lower level) (A new and unique boat lift) (24 miles and ½ furlongs and 2 locks to the west) and Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) (3 miles to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Falkirk Wheel (lower level) is Ratho Bridge No 15; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) is Gogar Moor Bridge No 14; 1 mile and 1¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

You can wind here.

Bonnington Aqueduct1 mile, 3¾ furlongs
Bonnington Island1 mile, 2¾ furlongs
Ratho Field Bridge7 furlongs
The Bridge Inn (Ratho)½ furlongs
Ratho Bridge No 15¼ furlongs
Ratho Winding Hole
Gogar Moor Bridge No 141 mile, 1¾ furlongs
Jaw Bridge No 131 mile, 5 furlongs
Gogar Burn Aqueduct1 mile, 5½ furlongs
West Hermiston Bridge Winding Hole2 miles, 2½ furlongs
West Hermiston Bridge No 122 miles, 2¾ furlongs
 
 
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In the direction of Union Canal Junction

Kilpunt Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Learielaw Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Drumshoreland Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Broxburn Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Greendykes Road Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Niddry Bridge Winding Hole6 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Myre Bridge Winding Hole7 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Kingscavils Bridge Winding Hole11 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Manse Road Basin13 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Woodcockdale Bridge Winding Hole15 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Avon Aqueduct Winding Hole15 miles, 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Vellore Road Bridge Winding Hole16 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
A801 Road Bridge Winding Hole17 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Brightons Bridge Winding Hole18 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction

In the direction of Edinburgh Quay

West Hermiston Bridge Winding Hole2 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Long Hermiston Winding Hole2 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Middleknowe Footbridge Winding Hole3 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Wester Hailes Road Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Leamington Lift Bridge Winding Hole7 miles, 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Edinburgh Quay7 miles, 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay

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water point
rubbish disposal
chemical toilet disposal
self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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Winding hole - Wikipedia
A winding hole is a widened area of a canal used for turning a canal boat such as a narrowboat. Contents. 1 Etymology; 2 History; 3 Use; 4 See also ...
Ratho to Linlithgow (Walkhighlands)
Bus to Ratho from Edinburgh; Linlithgow is well served by both bus and train. ... on the island in the middle of the winding hole used by a cruising company.
Wondering what a Winding Hole is? we explain!
Jul 6, 2020 ... A winding hole is a widened area of a canal (usually in the United Kingdom), used for turning a canal boat such as a narrowboat.
Mapping boating facilities and winding holes | Canal & River Trust
Mapping boating facilities and winding holes. In this blog the boating team explain why keeping our maps up to date is so important and ask for boaters' to help ...
Turning a narrowboat using a Winding Hole - Union Wharf Market ...
A Winding Hole is usually a large notch cut into the side of the canal. It is not always signposted, so you do need to keep an eye on the map to make sure you don't ...