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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

120

runners

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

01:01

9.77km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.87 km

View of Linlithgow Loch and Linlithgow Palace

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Linlithgow Loch is a shallow freshwater loch which is interesting as an example of how lakes can adapt to eutrophication. Over the years high levels of agricultural runoff has entered …

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2

2.43 km

Linlithgow Loch

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Spot the manmade islands on the loch - originally, there were piers leading to it from the loch's banks...

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3

2.44 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Tunnel

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The islands on the Loch used to be manmade wooden buildings with a pier running to it! I believe this dates back to 11th century.

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4

5.70 km

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

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Linlithgow Loch is a shallow freshwater loch which is interesting as an example of how lakes can adapt to eutrophication. Over the years high levels of agricultural run off has …

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5

7.79 km

Mary, Queen of Scots Statue

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6

7.92 km

Linlithgow Palace

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Linlithgow Palace was built from 1424 and is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587). The palace fell into decline …

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7

8.44 km

So Strawberry Café

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Excellent coffee made from really friendly helpful staff. Served me while they were shutting up for the day. Thanks.

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8

8.50 km

St Michael's Parish Church

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B

9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.89 km

2.68 km

1.41 km

418 m

300 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

3.14 km

2.57 km

346 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 5 November

11°C

3°C

20 %

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