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Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps – John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps loop from Uphall

Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps – John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps loop from Uphall

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Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps – John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps loop from Uphall

01:17

23.1km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.82 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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4.35 km

Bangour Hill Road, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice quiet road, slight kick from the north

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7.32 km

John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Rolling road with a few climbs

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9.67 km

Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Modern Stone Circle in West Lothian. A large stone circle of 50 stones arranged in two rings, built in 1998 to celebrate the 50th birthday of the farmer by his son.

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10.8 km

Knock Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lesser known (and free to visit) stone circle very close to Historic Scotland’s site, Cairnpapple. Great views including the three bridges over the Forth.

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10.9 km

Bathgate Alps Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the most picturesque and relaxing roads in the Alps, if going north to south, you'll be rewarded with a gentle descent and views across to the Pentlands. The …

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23.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

3.25 km

2.11 km

625 m

468 m

156 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

9.48 km

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

24°C

8°C

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Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps – John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps loop from Uphall

Burnhouse Road, Bathgate Alps

Bangour Hill Road, Bathgate Alps

John’s Hill, Bathgate Alps

Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle

Knock Stone Circle

Bathgate Alps Scenic Road

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