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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Loch loop from Linlithgow

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Loch loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

runners

Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Loch loop from Linlithgow

00:50

7.87km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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3.11 km

Union Canal at Linlithgow

Highlight • River

The Union Canal is a peaceful way to cross the Scottish industrial heartland. The Canal is surprisingly rural even close to to towns like Linlithgow.

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3.63 km

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Wharf

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The Linlithgow Canal Centre lies on the Union Canal as it traverses the southern part of Linlithgow, an historic town in West Lothian. The scenic Canal Centre offers refreshments, boat …

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4.90 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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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4.90 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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5.46 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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7.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

594 m

470 m

417 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.42 km

1.51 km

491 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

23°C

11°C

13 %

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Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Loch loop from Linlithgow

Union Canal at Linlithgow

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Wharf

Forth and Clyde Canal Tunnel

Linlithgow Loch

View of Linlithgow Loch and Linlithgow Palace

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