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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

Easy

5.0

(2)

28

riders

Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

01:48

37.4km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.52 km for 235 m

After 32.8 km for 235 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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519 m

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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4.71 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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14.3 km

Union Canal Tunnel

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Turn on your headlights for the oncoming riders/runners/walkers!

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4

18.5 km

Falkirk Wheel

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The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet (35 m) tall and, using the power of eight domestic …

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18.7 km

Outside the visitors center is a willow sculpture of a working horse and canal worker

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18.7 km

Mooring at the point where the Union Canal meets the Forth and Clyde. Cross the bridge to get the the Falkirk Wheel

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19.1 km

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

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The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet tall and, using the power of eight domestic kettles, transfers …

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22.6 km

Falkirk Tunnel

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The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, …

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37.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

1.78 km

1.44 km

407 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

3.04 km

627 m

555 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

60 %

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