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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

02:16

8.64km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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Bus stop

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3.18 km

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

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Linlithgow Loch is a shallow freshwater loch which is interesting as an example of how lakes can adapt to eutrophication. Over the years high levels of agricultural run off has …

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4.33 km

Linlithgow Loch

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Spot the manmade islands on the loch - originally, there were piers leading to it from the loch's banks...

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5.71 km

Linlithgow Palace

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Linlithgow Palace was built from 1424 and is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587). The palace fell into decline …

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5.84 km

Mary, Queen of Scots Statue

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5.95 km

St Michael's Parish Church

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6.03 km

Linlithgow Burgh Halls

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6.36 km

Linlithgow Palace

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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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6.80 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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8.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

1.28 km

1.10 km

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.24 km

1.98 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

59 %

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Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace loop from Linlithgow

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

Linlithgow Loch

Linlithgow Palace

Mary, Queen of Scots Statue

St Michael's Parish Church

Linlithgow Burgh Halls

Linlithgow Palace

Union Canal at Linlithgow

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