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Hay Hill – The Knock Climb loop from Bridgend

Hay Hill – The Knock Climb loop from Bridgend

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Hay Hill – The Knock Climb loop from Bridgend

02:06

37.8km

590m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

Bathgate Alps – Wester Ochiltree

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Gentle climb across the top of the alps

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7.96 km

Hay Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Flatish and fast with a few ramps great views across Torphichen.

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18.0 km

Ballencrieff Toll

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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21.5 km

Drumcross Road, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

22.7 km

The Knock Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Southern approach to The Knock and it has a real kick to it! One of the shorter steeper climbs in the Bathgate Alps.

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31.2 km

Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the entry points into the Bathgate Alps, it can be one of the busier roads though.

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32.7 km

Chapel Hill, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but steep with some great views over to Edinburgh and Arthur’s Seat from the last corner.

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37.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

1.42 km

254 m

129 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

16.6 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

64 %

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Hay Hill – The Knock Climb loop from Bridgend

Bathgate Alps – Wester Ochiltree

Hay Hill

Ballencrieff Toll

Drumcross Road, Bathgate Alps

The Knock Climb

Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps

Chapel Hill, Bathgate Alps

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