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: October 16, 2025

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661 m

View of the Canal Towards the Aqueduct

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1.52 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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5.25 km

Union Canal at Linlithgow

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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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5.92 km

Linlithgow Burgh Halls

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6.00 km

St Michael's Parish Church

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7.32 km

Linlithgow Loch

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

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7.55 km

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

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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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8.54 km

Viewpoint

9.78 km

Mary, Queen of Scots Statue

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

1.17 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

2.16 km

1.72 km

422 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Avon Aqueduct – Union Canal at Linlithgow loop from Maddiston

View of the Canal Towards the Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct

Union Canal at Linlithgow

Linlithgow Burgh Halls

St Michael's Parish Church

Linlithgow Loch

View of Linlithgow Palace from Linlithgow Loch

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