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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Beecraigs Loch – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Beecraigs Loch – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

Hard

Beecraigs Loch – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

06:30

23.7km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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304 m

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Wharf

Highlight • Structure

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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3.45 km

Beecraigs Country Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Ride with sunrise

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4.18 km

Beecraigs Loch

Highlight • Structure

Beecraigs is actually a reservoir built between 1914 - 1918 by German prisoners of war. It was used to supply drinking water but was decommissioned as a reservoir in 1972. …

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13.4 km

Wallace's Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

14.0 km

Avon Falls

Highlight • River

17.0 km

River Avon and Union Canal Aqueduct

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

18.2 km

Muiravonside House

Ruins

19.2 km

Avon Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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23.0 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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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

8.96 km

3.00 km

1.12 km

584 m

100 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

6.99 km

3.09 km

2.41 km

1.80 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

25°C

13°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Beecraigs Loch – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Wharf

Beecraigs Country Park Visitor Centre

Beecraigs Loch

Wallace's Cave

Avon Falls

River Avon and Union Canal Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct

Union Canal at Linlithgow

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