Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 47.2 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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759 m

Linlithgow Palace

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The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the …

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1.10 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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34.5 km

Black Loch

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Halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow Black loch is a small but pretty loch in a rural setting. It'll probably just be you and sheep enjoying the view.

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38.6 km

Quiet Backroad

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Avoids busy A-roads.

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47.2 km

Avon Aqueduct

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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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51.4 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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51.6 km

Dudley Cat Statue

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Dudley was the much-loved cat of Liz Burrows of Linlithgow. He was a rescue cat who had come to her via Lothian Cat Rescue and had been named after the …

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52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

4.46 km

2.10 km

1.07 km

1.06 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

1.08 km

294 m

157 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 12 March

9°C

2°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Linlithgow Palace

Black Loch

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