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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

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Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

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Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

01:27

5.61km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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2.10 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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2.55 km

Dudley Cat Statue

Highlight • Monument

Dudley was the much-loved cat of Liz Burrows of Linlithgow. He was a rescue cat who had come to her via Lothian Cat Rescue and had been named after the …

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2.68 km

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

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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2.84 km

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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3.08 km

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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5.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

486 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

1.23 km

463 m

Elevation

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Union Canal at Linlithgow – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

Union Canal at Linlithgow

Dudley Cat Statue

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Wharf

Linlithgow Palace

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