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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Beecraigs Loch – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

Hard

Beecraigs Loch – Avon Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

06:29

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

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 …

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2

3.43 km

Ride with sunrise

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3

4.16 km

Beecraigs Loch

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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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13.3 km

Wallace's Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

5

14.0 km

Avon Falls

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6

17.0 km

River Avon and Union Canal Aqueduct

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18.2 km

Muiravonside House

Ruins

8

19.2 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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9

22.9 km

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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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

8.86 km

3.25 km

808 m

333 m

118 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

6.72 km

3.19 km

2.58 km

1.86 km

1.54 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

-1°C

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