Easy hikes and walks in West Lothian

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Exploring West Lothian on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in West Lothian. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop	Easy 01:00 3.89km
Beecraigs Loch – Wee Loch loop from Braehead	Easy 01:39 5.89km
Linlithgow Loch – St Michael's Parish Church loop from Kettil'stoun	Easy 01:55 7.40km
Mandela Bridge – Naysmyth Bridge loop from Calderwood	Easy 01:15 4.69km
Dechmont Law – Livingston Incident Memorial loop from Knightsridge	Easy 01:46 6.54km
Naysmyth Bridge – Mandela Bridge loop from Mid Calder	Easy 01:20 5.12km
Cockleroy Hill Summit – Wee Loch loop from Braehead	Easy 01:12 4.42km
One – Calder Wood loop from Mid Calder	Easy 01:15 4.68km
Livingston Incident Memorial loop from Dechmont	Easy 01:23 5.12km

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Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop
01:00
3.89km
3.9km/h
20m
20m
Easy
4.7
(15)
346
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Beecraigs Loch – Wee Loch loop from Braehead
01:39
5.89km
3.6km/h
120m
120m
Easy
5.0
(5)
102
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Linlithgow Loch – St Michael's Parish Church loop from Kettil'stoun
01:55
7.40km
3.9km/h
40m
40m
Easy
3.0
(1)
57
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Mandela Bridge – Naysmyth Bridge loop from Calderwood
01:15
4.69km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
3.0
(1)
34
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Dechmont Law – Livingston Incident Memorial loop from Knightsridge
01:46
6.54km
3.7km/h
80m
80m
Easy
47
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Naysmyth Bridge – Mandela Bridge loop from Mid Calder
01:20
5.12km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
44
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Cockleroy Hill Summit – Wee Loch loop from Braehead
01:12
4.42km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Easy
5.0
(1)
29
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
One – Calder Wood loop from Mid Calder
01:15
4.68km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
27
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Livingston Incident Memorial loop from Dechmont
01:23
5.12km
3.7km/h
70m
70m
Easy
28
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.