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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Whitecross

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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Whitecross

Moderate

5.0

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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Whitecross

04:02

15.2km

120m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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41 m

View of the Pond and Bridge

Highlight • Lake

1.45 km

Avon Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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5.18 km

Union Canal at Linlithgow

Highlight • River

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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5.85 km

The Cross Well in Linlithgow

Highlight • Monument

Centrally located in Linlithgow is the Cross Well. This beautifully crafted fountain was erected around 1535. In addition to the unicorn bearing a shield, you can find a drummer and …

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5.87 km

Linlithgow Burgh Halls

Highlight • Historical Site

5.96 km

St Michael's Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

7.27 km

Linlithgow Loch

Highlight • Lake

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

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7.51 km

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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8.49 km

Viewpoint

15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

935 m

159 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

2.18 km

972 m

441 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 23 July

20°C

13°C

28 %

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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Whitecross

View of the Pond and Bridge

Avon Aqueduct

Union Canal at Linlithgow

The Cross Well in Linlithgow

Linlithgow Burgh Halls

St Michael's Parish Church

Linlithgow Loch

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

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