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Llama Field Road – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Bathgate

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Llama Field Road – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Bathgate

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Llama Field Road – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Bathgate

01:53

38.5km

340m

Road cycling

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

15.6 km

Astor Roadhouse

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2

16.8 km

Almond Valley Viaduct

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Completed in 1841. The 623 m Almond viaduct is the longest structure on the Edinburgh-Glasgow railway. This eastern section has 36 arches each with a span of 15 m. The east end of the viaduct crosses the River Almond.

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20.8 km

Faucheldean Climb, Bathgate Alps

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Really nice gentle climb into the Bathgate Alps

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28.3 km

Llama Field Road

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Look out for the llamas!

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30.4 km

John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps

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Rolling road with a few climbs

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33.1 km

Cairnpapple Hill

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top opened whole year (watch steps), below ground access needs to be checked with the Historic Scotland.

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34.1 km

Ballencrieff Toll

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Another good Bathgate Alp - decent surface and a good view of Ballencrief Reservoir.

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38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

2.49 km

1.99 km

329 m

233 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

11.2 km

208 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

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