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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Palace – Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) loop from Linlithgow

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Linlithgow Palace – Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) loop from Linlithgow

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Linlithgow Palace – Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) loop from Linlithgow

02:11

34.2km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 950 m for 93 m

After 16.3 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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584 m

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

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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1.09 km

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

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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1.37 km

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

The Canal Centre is open on the following dates during 2017:

Weekends

Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 15th April till Sunday 24th September.

Canal Centre: 1 pm – 4.30 …

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6.03 km

Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps)

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Steep climb up to Beecraigs, can be a bit busy with traffic up to the park.

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8.80 km

Beecraigs Country Park Forest Trails

Highlight • Trail

Really nice little forest park to ride your bike in, but you can also camp here. Tons of wildlife to spot also, but be warned it can get busy at the weekend.

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11.5 km

Llama Field Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Look out for the llamas!

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27.1 km

Philpstoun Bing

Highlight • Climb

Another steep sided Bing, might need to push up to the top, lots of fun sections once up though.

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33.6 km

Linlithgow Loch

Highlight • Trail

Path circumnavigates the Loch with great views to the Palace. Take care and share - can be busy with walkers/dogs at weekends.

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34.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

7.57 km

6.94 km

5.13 km

5.03 km

264 m

200 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

9.11 km

6.76 km

4.02 km

502 m

424 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

18°C

13°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Linlithgow Palace – Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps) loop from Linlithgow

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Hillhouse Hill (Bathgate Alps)

Beecraigs Country Park Forest Trails

Llama Field Road

Philpstoun Bing

Linlithgow Loch

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