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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

The Knock Climb – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

22

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The Knock Climb – Cairnpapple Hill loop from Linlithgow

01:47

29.2km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.62 km

Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle

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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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7.68 km

The Knock Climb

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Southern approach to The Knock and it has a real kick to it! One of the shorter steeper climbs in the Bathgate Alps.

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9.33 km

Drumcross Road, Bathgate Alps

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4

12.3 km

Puir Wifes Brae Climb

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This is a really underrated but great climb in the Bathgate Alps, nice and long with some switchbacks. The climb eases off towards the top, however you can keep going …

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16.1 km

Cairnpapple Hill

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

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17.1 km

Bathgate Alps – Bishopbrae Strips

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A gradual start on a narrow road which steepens towards the top.

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20.6 km

Ballencrieff Toll

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Another good Bathgate Alp - decent surface and a good view of Ballencrief Reservoir.

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8

23.1 km

Hay Hill

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Flatish and fast with a few ramps great views across Torphichen.

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29.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

1.75 km

433 m

148 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

8.75 km

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

7°C

60 %

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