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Linlithgow Palace – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Bathgate

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Linlithgow Palace – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Bathgate

Hard

5

riders

Linlithgow Palace – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Bathgate

02:41

36.2km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.4 km for 93 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.25 km

Korean War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting bit of history, lovely trails up behind it too.

Tip by

2

7.69 km

Beecraigs Country Park Forest Trails

Highlight • Trail

Really nice little forest park to ride your bike in, but you can also camp here. Tons of wildlife to spot also, but be warned it can get busy at the weekend.

Tip by

3

9.18 km

Beecraigs Country Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Ride with sunrise

Tip by

4

9.79 km

Beecraigs Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Large park with a cafe plenty of trails and a MTB skills area.

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5

19.1 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 …

Tip by

6

20.0 km

Linlithgow Palace

Highlight • Castle

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 …

Tip by

7

23.2 km

View of Linlithgow

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.7 km

Mill Hill Plantation

Forest

9

29.1 km

Cairnpapple Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

top opened whole year (watch steps), below ground access needs to be checked with the Historic Scotland.

Tip by

B

36.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

3.91 km

2.08 km

1.38 km

407 m

317 m

190 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

11.2 km

4.20 km

412 m

404 m

322 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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