Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Polmont

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Polmont

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Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Polmont

04:28

70.2km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.29 km for 235 m

After 27.5 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.54 km

Linlithgow Basin

Lake

28.1 km

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a wonderful place to explore. A few sections have challenging cobbles. However, they can be walked. Go and explore!

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31.3 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge Inn over the road has a great beer garden for a mid ride break

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35.2 km

Kirkliston Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hard to find information online about the underfoot/wheel surface here. Can confirm that it is a mixture of compacted soil over cobble like rock and some smoother gravel sections. Absolutely …

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44.8 km

Coastal Road to Hopetoun House and Queensferry Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over the Firth of Forth on this well surfaced road

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49.3 km

Abercorn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the three bridges and out across the Firth of Forth. A good gravel track runs along the coast from Bo'ness to Queensferry.

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52.2 km

Beach

53.3 km

View of Blackness Castle from the West Along the Coastal Path

Highlight • Castle

Lovely seaside village with food and restrooms....

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53.5 km

View of Blackness Castle

Highlight • Castle

A nice view of the castle and bridges (in the background) before reaching the castle itself. It's worth the small detour off of the route to visit the castle.

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55.5 km

Shore Wood

Forest

59.7 km

Bo'ness Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bo'ness Harbour is located on the scenic Firth of Forth. It was once an important coal-shipping hub which can be seen in its historic remnanets including old stone walls and …

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