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Naysmyth Bridge – Almondell Country Park loop from East Calder

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Naysmyth Bridge – Almondell Country Park loop from East Calder

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Naysmyth Bridge – Almondell Country Park loop from East Calder

03:54

14.6km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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315 m

Naysmyth Bridge

Highlight • River

impressive bridge in the middle of the park.

Tip by

4.19 km

Underpass Tunnel

Highlight • Rest Area

11.0 km

Union Canal Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

You need to walk the bike across here, but the view of the river below is wonderful. Inspiring and extraordinary infrastructure.

Tip by

11.3 km

Almond Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Be sure to dismount and walk across. Signage has graffiti covering it so it may not be clear.

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11.4 km

Lin's Mill Aqueduct

Highlight • Structure

Lin's Mill Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the River Almond.

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11.7 km

Path Along the Embankment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy run along the side of a man-made water flow.

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14.3 km

Mandela Bridge

Highlight • Monument

A tribute in West Lothian to those in South Africa who struggle for freedom and human dignity.

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14.5 km

Almondell Country Park

Highlight • Bridge

I think this needs re-classified, given the nature of the surfaces in Almondell I would not suggest it to be suitable for a road bike. MTB/Hybrid/CX/Gravel bikes should have no issue.

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

2.20 km

849 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

3.60 km

3.42 km

2.49 km

616 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Naysmyth Bridge – Almondell Country Park loop from East Calder

Naysmyth Bridge

Underpass Tunnel

Union Canal Aqueduct

Almond Aqueduct

Lin's Mill Aqueduct

Path Along the Embankment

Mandela Bridge

Almondell Country Park

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