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Cycling in West Lothian is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Lothian. So you can find your perfect West Lothian bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Abercorn beach loop from Linlithgow Palace	Intermediate 02:03 31.2km
Wilderness Wood loop from Livingstone – Almondell & Calderwell Country Park	Easy 01:07 16.5km
Beecraigs Forest & Muiravonside park loop from Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park	Intermediate 01:43 24.6km
Armadale to Wilsontown gravel loop	Expert 03:32 53.8km
Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow	Expert 04:38 73.9km
Beecraigs – Beecraigs Trails loop from Linlithgow	Intermediate 01:59 22.5km
Blackness Castle – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow	Intermediate 03:05 44.4km
Roughcastle Tunnel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow	Intermediate 02:17 37.5km
Picnic Area at Hillend Loch – National Cycle Route 75 Path loop from Bathgate	Intermediate 02:36 44.5km

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Abercorn beach loop from Linlithgow Palace
02:03
31.2km
15.3km/h
240m
240m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
51
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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2
Wilderness Wood loop from Livingstone – Almondell & Calderwell Country Park
01:07
16.5km
14.7km/h
110m
110m
Easy
1
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Beecraigs Forest & Muiravonside park loop from Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park
01:43
24.6km
14.3km/h
330m
330m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
3
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Armadale to Wilsontown gravel loop
03:32
53.8km
15.2km/h
510m
510m
Expert
4.0
(1)
3
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Forth Road Bridge Cycle Path – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow
04:38
73.9km
16.0km/h
470m
470m
Expert
4.8
(17)
291
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Beecraigs – Beecraigs Trails loop from Linlithgow
01:59
22.5km
11.3km/h
380m
380m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
114
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Blackness Castle – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Linlithgow
03:05
44.4km
14.4km/h
370m
370m
Intermediate
5.0
(7)
95
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Roughcastle Tunnel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow
02:17
37.5km
16.5km/h
200m
200m
Intermediate
4.8
(5)
94
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Picnic Area at Hillend Loch – National Cycle Route 75 Path loop from Bathgate
02:36
44.5km
17.1km/h
230m
230m
Intermediate
4.8
(9)
79
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Seafield Law – Picnic Area at Hillend Loch loop from Livingston North

02:55

50.5km

17.3km/h

230m

Intermediate

4.3

(8)

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in West Lothian

Abercorn beach loop from Linlithgow Palace

Wilderness Wood loop from Livingstone – Almondell & Calderwell Country Park

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Beecraigs Forest & Muiravonside park loop from Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park

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