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Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Armadale

Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Armadale

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Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Armadale

04:57

77.0km

970m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.3 km for 235 m

After 55.8 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.29 km

Petershill

Nature Reserve

6.94 km

The Knock Climb

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Southern approach to The Knock and it has a real kick to it! One of the shorter steeper climbs in the Bathgate Alps.

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34.4 km

Easter Strip

Forest

35.1 km

Pretty private woodland on the edge of Falkirk with walking and cycling trails. The John Muir way runs through the woodlands here too (johnmuirway.org/). Well surfaced and great to explore year-round at zero cost.

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38.6 km

Craigburn Wood

Forest

45.5 km

Slamannan Road Tunnel (Union Canal)

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45.5 km

Falkirk Tunnel

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The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, …

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46.2 km

Union Canal Tunnel

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Turn on your headlights for the oncoming riders/runners/walkers!

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55.8 km

Avon Aqueduct

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Excellent viewing spot for the Avon Aqueduct. There are a set of steps here where you can walk up to the aqueduct and walk across for even more stunning views. …

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60.1 km

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

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The Canal Centre is open on the following dates during 2017:

Weekends

Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 15th April till Sunday 24th September.

Canal Centre: 1 pm – 4.30 …

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68.2 km

Cairnpapple Hill

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top opened whole year (watch steps), below ground access needs to be checked with the Historic Scotland.

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77.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

19.0 km

16.0 km

10.3 km

2.88 km

206 m

199 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

19.2 km

13.5 km

4.12 km

3.33 km

292 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Armadale

The Knock Climb

Lionthorn Woods

Slamannan Road Tunnel (Union Canal)

Falkirk Tunnel

Union Canal Tunnel

Avon Aqueduct

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Cairnpapple Hill

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