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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Polmont

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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Polmont

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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Polmont

02:14

21.5km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.18 km

View of the Canal Towards the Aqueduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.56 km

Bridge 49 Café Bar & Bistro

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Fantastic spot to quench your thirst.

bridge49.co.uk

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5.02 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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9.79 km

Viewpoint

10.3 km

View of Linlithgow Loch and Linlithgow Palace

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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 runoff has entered …

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10.9 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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12.2 km

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Wharf

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The Linlithgow Canal Centre lies on the Union Canal as it traverses the southern part of Linlithgow, an historic town in West Lothian. The scenic Canal Centre offers refreshments, boat …

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12.4 km

Linlithgow Palace

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The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences …

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12.8 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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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

2.66 km

481 m

379 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

2.31 km

2.25 km

2.03 km

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Avon Aqueduct – Linlithgow Loch loop from Polmont

View of the Canal Towards the Aqueduct

Bridge 49 Café Bar & Bistro

Avon Aqueduct

View of Linlithgow Loch and Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Loch

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Wharf

Linlithgow Palace

Union Canal at Linlithgow

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