The Top 20 Attractions around Blackburn
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Blackburn. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Blackburn is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Cockleroy Hill Summit
Highlight • Summit
Cockleroy Hill at 278m has a trig point and stunning 360-degree views. I's a standalone high point to the west of Beecraigs country park and an ascent can be added …
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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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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 …
Weekends
Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 15th April till Sunday 24th September.
Canal Centre: 1 pm – 4.30 …
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Beecraigs Country Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Large park with a cafe plenty of trails and a MTB skills area.
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Almondell Country Park
Highlight • Bridge
I think this needs re-classified, given the nature of the surfaces in Almondell I would not suggest it to be suitable for a road bike. MTB/Hybrid/CX/Gravel bikes should have no issue.
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Cairnpapple Hill Burial Mound
Highlight • Summit
A nippy wee climb but well worth the effort - fantastic view of Lothian, the bridges & over 2 darkest Fife. I'm a history buff, so a 5000 year old …
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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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Linnhouse Circuit
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Red gravel trail suitable for most bikes however you will struggle a bit on skinny tyres.
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Camps Viaduct
Highlight • Historical Site
Built in 1885 this viaduct once carried the single-track mineral railway which served the local industry. The railway closed in 1956 but walkers can cross or walk underneath to get a view of the 9 arches.
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Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
Modern Stone Circle in West Lothian. A large stone circle of 50 stones arranged in two rings, built in 1998 to celebrate the 50th birthday of the farmer by his son.
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Peace Knowe Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
I’d say this is actually one of the harder climbs in the Bathgate Alps, it just keeps going up with very little let up. You think it’s going to end …
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