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Linlithgow Palace – Union Canal at Linlithgow loop from Winchburgh

Mountain biking trails

Linlithgow Palace – Union Canal at Linlithgow loop from Winchburgh

Moderate

5

riders

Linlithgow Palace – Union Canal at Linlithgow loop from Winchburgh

02:25

35.5km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 536 m for 27 m

After 3.04 km for 47 m

After 35.0 km for 27 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

3.07 km

Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Union Canal is a canal in Scotland, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital. It was opened in 1822 and was initially …

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2

10.1 km

Linlithgow Canal Centre and Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

The Canal Centre is open on the following dates during 2017:

Weekends

Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 15th April till Sunday 24th September.

Canal Centre: 1 pm – 4.30 …

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3

10.4 km

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

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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4

10.6 km

Friar's Brae, Bathgate Alps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5

14.0 km

Beecraigs Country Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Ride with sunrise

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6

18.1 km

Red Route

Highlight • Climb

Ooft! Steep technical climb, slidey tree roots, wet rocks, fall-off heaven!

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7

24.7 km

Union Canal at Linlithgow

Highlight • River

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.

Tip by

8

31.0 km

Philpstoun Bing

Highlight • Climb

Another steep sided Bing, might need to push up to the top, lots of fun sections once up though.

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B

35.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

6.23 km

4.59 km

2.23 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

4.57 km

3.66 km

3.39 km

2.01 km

500 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 3 September

17°C

12°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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