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Lionthorn Woods – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Armadale

Lionthorn Woods – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Armadale

Hard

7

riders

Lionthorn Woods – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Armadale

04:57

76.8km

970m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.3 km for 235 m

After 55.6 km for 235 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

6.29 km

Petershill

Nature Reserve

2

6.94 km

The Knock Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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34.3 km

Easter Strip

Forest

4

35.0 km

Lionthorn Woods

Highlight • Forest

Pretty private woodland on the edge of Falkirk with walking and cycling trails. The John Muir way runs through the woodlands here too (johnmuirway.org/). Well surfaced and great to explore year-round at zero cost.

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38.5 km

Craigburn Wood

Forest

6

45.4 km

Slamannan Road Tunnel (Union Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

7

45.4 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

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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Tip by

8

46.1 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

9

55.6 km

Avon Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

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. …

Tip by

10

60.0 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 …

Tip by

11

68.1 km

Cairnpapple Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

76.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

19.4 km

15.6 km

10.1 km

2.92 km

302 m

187 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

18.7 km

14.0 km

3.70 km

3.17 km

1.18 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

63 %

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