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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Palace – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

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Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Palace – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

4.7

(6)

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Linlithgow Palace – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

02:32

9.71km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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304 m

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 hires and, during the summer months, regular canal cruises to the Avon Aqueduct.

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539 m

Linlithgow Palace

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The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used, and was burned out in 1746. It is now a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

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981 m

Union Canal at Linlithgow

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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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4.71 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.

The aqueduct was built to a design by Hugh Baird, with advice from Thomas Telford, in tandem with the aqueducts at Slateford and Lin's Mill, with which it shares its design. Telford was not convinced that the stone arches were necessary in conjunction with the iron trough, but Baird used both on all three major aqueducts. Construction was carried out by Messrs. Craven, Whitaker and Nowell between 1819 and 1821, their success in building a stone bridge over the River Ouse making their tender for the contract "by far the most eligible."

The aqueduct straddles the border between the West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas, so has two Historic Scotland listings. The aqueduct is a category A listed building.

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