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Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

Routes

Running trails & routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

119

runners

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

01:01

9.77km

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: May 10, 2026

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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 the loch creating algal blooms. It's now a SSSI as a lowland eutrophic loch which supports representative examples of aquatic and emergent plant communities.
There is a nice trail around the loch to run with great views of the castle.

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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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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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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 entered the loch creating algal blooms. It's now a SSSI as a lowland eutrophic loch which supports representative examples of aquatic and emergent plant communities.
There is a nice trail around the loch to walk with great views of the castle.

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7.79 km

Mary, Queen of Scots Statue

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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 when James VI moved the royal court to London in 1603, following his coronation as James I of England.

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