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Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace Runde von Linlithgow

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Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace Runde von Linlithgow

Linda planned a hike

June 20, 2022

Linlithgow Loch – Linlithgow Palace Runde von Linlithgow

Easy

01:04

4.12km

3.9km/h

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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915 m

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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2.07 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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2.07 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Tunnel

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The islands on the Loch used to be manmade wooden buildings with a pier running to it! I believe this dates back to 11th century.

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3.42 km

Linlithgow Palace

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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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