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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
East Calder And District

The Knock Climb – Chapel Hill, Bathgate Alps loop from Kirknewton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
East Calder And District

The Knock Climb – Chapel Hill, Bathgate Alps loop from Kirknewton

Moderate

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The Knock Climb – Chapel Hill, Bathgate Alps loop from Kirknewton

03:01

46.5km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 24.6 km for 1.09 km

After 26.3 km for 780 m

After 27.2 km for 401 m

After 37.4 km for 3.91 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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13.2 km

Cousland Wood

Forest

2

19.0 km

Puir Wifes Brae Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a really underrated but great climb in the Bathgate Alps, nice and long with some switchbacks. The climb eases off towards the top, however you can keep going over the crossroads and head straight up to The Knock for a great climb!!

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3

20.6 km

The Knock Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Southern approach to The Knock and it has a real kick to it! One of the shorter steeper climbs in the Bathgate Alps.

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4

22.2 km

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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5

27.5 km

Beecraigs Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Large park with a cafe plenty of trails and a MTB skills area.

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6

29.0 km

Llama Field Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Look out for the llamas!

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7

31.8 km

Chapel Hill, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but steep with some great views over to Edinburgh and Arthur’s Seat from the last corner.

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8

32.8 km

Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the entry points into the Bathgate Alps, it can be one of the busier roads though.

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B

46.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

12.1 km

6.79 km

2.31 km

1.90 km

143 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

11.6 km

4.03 km

2.23 km

505 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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